The Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison [2nd from left] with PM Voreqe Bainimarama during the traditional Fijian welcome ceremony.

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has arrived in Fiji.

His welcome to Fiji after landing around 11am was a rather wet one.

Australian Prime Minister Hon. Scott Morrison and his spouse was greeted with a warm ‘Bula’ and accorded a guard of honour by the Republic of Fiji Military Forces at the Nausori Airport. The Australian PM arrived for a two-day official visit. #Fiji #FijiNews pic.twitter.com/Zr5wGnnltk

— Fijian Government (@FijianGovt) January 17, 2019

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The Minister for Defense Inia Seruiratu was on hand to officially welcome him to the beginning of his two-day visit – the first by an Australian Prime Minister to hold bilateral talks.

Accorded a Guard of Honor, the Prime Minister was also greeted by the Heads of Fiji’s Security Forces.

Following this, the Australian Prime Minister Morrison is currently being accorded a traditional Fijian welcome ceremony at the Grand Pacific Hotel.

The Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison being accorded a traditional Fijian welcome ceremony at the Grand Pacific Hotel.

Following which, Prime Minister Morrison will pay President Major General Retired Jioji Konrote a courtesy visit at the Borron House.

Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama will then hold bilateral talks with his Australian counterpart at the cabinet chambers scheduled for later this afternoon.

The Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison being accorded a traditional Fijian welcome ceremony [Source: Fijian Government]

The Australian Prime Minister is accompanied by his wife, Jenny Morrison who will also have a number of official visits while here.

The Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison being accorded a traditional Fijian welcome ceremony at the Grand Pacific Hotel.