Norway Crown Prince traditionally welcomed in Fiji

Crown Prince of Norway Haakon Magnus was welcomed by Minister for Defense and National Security Inia Seruiratu at the Nausori Airport.

The Prince who is heir to the Norwegian crown was greeted with warm smiles and was accorded with a guard of honour by the Fiji Military Force.

Also, present to greet the Prince was Commander of the RFMF Rear Admiral Viliame Naupoto and Foreign Affairs PS Iowane Naivalurua and Commissioner Central Division Josefo Navuku.

Prince Haakon Magnus was then received with a traditional welcoming by Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama in Suva.

This is his first official visit to Fiji as part of his Pacific tour and he will be accompanied by his Minister of International Development.

Prince Magnus says he looks forward to learning and sharing of common interest with Fiji during his two-day visit.

The visit is a sign of the soaring partnership between Norway and Fiji.

As nations with historic and present ties to oceans and marine resources, Fiji and Norway share a commitment to the protection of it.

The visit is anticipated to advance Fiji and Norway’s bilateral interests and explore cooperation on issues relating to sustainable development.

Prince Haakon Magnus meets with Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama [Source: Fijian Government]

Fiji established its diplomatic relations with the Kingdom of Norway in 1977.