Fiji PM Rabuka in India to boost trade, defence and maritime security

Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Ligamamada Rabuka began a three-day visit to New Delhi, his first trip to India in the capacity of prime minister, with talks aimed at expanding bilateral cooperation across trade, investment, defence and maritime security. The visit, which includes meetings with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a lunch in Rabuka’s honor, and a series of high-level engagements, culminates as both countries seek to deepen engagement in the Indo-Pacific and advance shared priorities on security, development and people-to-people ties.

Rabuka arrived in New Delhi amid a broader push by India to strengthen ties with Pacific island nations. He is accompanied by a senior delegation including the health minister and other officials. The Indian side has underscored the partnership as a vehicle for growth across diverse sectors, with the external affairs ministry describing the visit as a step to deepen ties in trade, investment, health, digital technology and capacity building. India has highlighted Fiji’s strategic role in maritime security and its significance as a regional partner in the broader Indo-Pacific framework.

The discussions with Modi are expected to cover a wide...