Fiji Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama receives Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Suva International airport on Wednesday Nov 19,2014
Modi was accorded a ceremonial guard of honour at the airport after which he attended the traditional welcome ceremony at Albert park.
Modi was accorded a ceremonial guard of honour at the airport after which he attended the traditional welcome ceremony at Albert park.
“It is a new day and a new beginning in our relations with Fiji,” Mr. Modi said in a joint appearance with Mr. Bainimarama.
“Fiji could serve as a hub for stronger Indian engagement with Pacific
Islands. I see this visit as an opportunity to renew an old relationship
and lay the foundation for a strong partnership in the future,” he
added.
Mr. Modi also addressed the Fijian Parliament, a first by a foreign
leader, after parliamentary elections, during which he said that India
was prepared to work with Fiji to build a “Digital Fiji”.
Fiji Prime Minister said Mr. Modi’s visit has laid the groundwork for “productive relationship” between the two countries.
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