Israel reestablishes embassy in Fiji after 30 years

Israel has formally opened a new embassy in Fiji, reestablishing a permanent diplomatic presence in the Pacific island nation for the first time in nearly three decades. The inauguration ceremony in the capital, Suva, was attended by Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar and Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka, who hailed the event as the beginning of a golden age in bilateral relations.

The new mission, located in the FHL Tower, is intended to serve as a regional hub for Israel’s diplomatic outreach across ten Pacific Island nations. The opening follows Fiji’s own decision to establish an embassy in Jerusalem in September 2025, a move that made it the seventh country to do so. During the visit, Saar and Fijian officials signed a declaration of intent on cooperation in national security and a memorandum of understanding on diplomatic training, building upon a series of recent bilateral agreements.

At a joint press conference, Prime Minister Rabuka affirmed Fiji’s friendship with Israel, stating that the opening of the embassy was a blessing for his country. He also recognized Israel’s legitimate security concerns and sovereign right to protect its people. When questioned about...