Articles tagged with Fiji
Customs Minister Casey Costello Visits Samoa and Fiji for Pacific Crime Summit
1 month ago | 285 viewsCustoms and Associate Police Minister Casey Costello is visiting Samoa and Fiji to fulfill her responsibilities and attend the Pacific Transnational Crime Summit Minister’s meeting. The summit, jointly hosted by Fiji and Australia, gathers over 15 Pacific Police Ministers to enhance regional cooperation against transnational crime. During her visit, Ms. Costello is meeting with Samoan officials and conducting operational visits to key security facilities in Samoa.
Tags: Casey Costello Masinalupe Leatuavao Makesi Pisi Samoa Fiji Pacific Transnational Crime Summit Customs Associate Police Minister Pacific Police Ministers New Zealand Apia PortForeign Minister Winston Peters Announces New Diplomatic Appointments
10 months ago | 1089 viewsForeign Minister Winston Peters has announced three new diplomatic appointments: Joanna Kempkers as Ambassador to France, Greg Andrews as High Commissioner to Fiji, and Angela Hassan-Sharp as Ambassador to Ireland. Peters made the appointments to strengthen diplomatic relations with these countries. The new ambassadors will represent New Zealand's interests and foster positive relationships in their respective postings.
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10 months ago | 1137 viewsForeign Minister Winston Peters will attend the Pacific Islands Forum Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Fiji to discuss key regional issues with counterparts, emphasizing the importance of Pacific unity in addressing shared challenges. New Zealand views its membership in the Pacific Islands Forum as crucial for developing Pacific-owned solutions and maintaining diplomatic relationships within the region. The meeting in Fiji will pave the way for further discussions among Forum Leaders in Honiara, Solomon Islands, in September, with Mr Peters departing on August 13 and returning on August 14.
Tags: Winston Peters Foreign Minister Pacific Islands Forum Fiji New Zealand Honiara Solomon Islands Diplomacy Regional Issues Forum LeadersDr. Shane Reti Affirms New Zealand's Commitment to Pacific Priorities at Forum Meeting in Fiji
11 months ago | 2372 viewsDr Shane Reti, Pacific Peoples Minister, attended the Pacific Islands Forum Economic Ministers Meeting in Suva, Fiji, reaffirming New Zealand's commitment to Pacific-led priorities and announcing new support for climate resilience and public health initiatives. The Forum focused on strengthening regional ties, addressing economic development, banking access, and labor mobility challenges. Dr Reti launched Fiji's NZ$3.2 million participation in the Pacific Climate-Smart Agriculture and Sustainable Land Management Partnership to develop climate-resilient crops and sustainable farming practices, and announced NZ$4 million in support of Fiji's response to its national HIV outbreak to reduce transmission and fight stigma.
Tags: Shane Reti Pacific Peoples Minister Suva Fiji New Zealand Pacific Islands Forum Climate resilience Public health Economic development Labour mobility