Politics

US President Joe Biden congratulates Fiji’s new Prime Minister

December 25, 2022 11:52 am

[Source: U.S. Embassy in Tunisia]

United States President Joe Biden says as close partners, Fiji and the US have been working together to advance an Indo-Pacific that is free, prosperous, and secure.

He has congratulated the newly elected Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka.

Biden states that the two countries have made progress on key challenges-including promoting sustainable economic recovery, tackling climate change, and curbing illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing.

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In the years ahead, Biden adds that he looks forward to strengthening the bonds between our people and advancing the shared vision for a peaceful and prosperous Indo-Pacific.

Meanwhile, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has also reacted to Rabuka’s appointment.

He highlighted that Australia and Fiji are a vuvale meaning family.

Albanese reiterates that he is looking forward to strengthening the relationship between the two countries.