During Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka‘s visit to India from August 24-26, 2025, key agreements were signed to enhance cooperation in healthcare, standards, skilling, and more, strengthening the bond between the two nations.
Key Agreements and Initiatives
- Super-Specialty Hospital Project: MoU signed for the construction of a hospital in Fiji.
- Janaushadhi Medicines Supply: Agreement to supply affordable medicines to Fiji.
- Standardization Partnership: Collaboration on quality norms between BIS and DNTMS.
- Digital Skilling MoU: Partnership for human capacity development.
- Quick Impact Project (QIP): Grant assistance for development projects in Fiji.
- Migration & Mobility Pact: Agreement to facilitate better mobility between the countries.
- Diplomatic Infrastructure: Handover of the Indian Chancery building in Suva.
Key Announcements and Cooperation Initiatives
- Parliamentary and Chiefs Delegation Visit: Planned for 2026.
- Indian Naval Ship Visit: Scheduled for later in 2025.
- Defence Attaché Post: Creation in India’s High Commission in Fiji.
- Ambulance Donation: India to gift ambulances to Fiji.
- Cyber Security Training Cell: Establishment in Fiji with Indian support.
Key Takeaways for Competitive Exams
- Understanding of key agreements and initiatives between India and Fiji.
- Importance of diplomatic and cultural cooperation in bilateral relations.
- Impact of healthcare, skilling, and mobility agreements on both nations.