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foreign affairs reporter Stephen Dziedzic

Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka tells Anthony Albanese he backs AUKUS deal

The two prime ministers met briefly in Nadi. (AFP: Leon Lord)

Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has backed Australia's nuclear submarine plan as Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese conducts a major diplomatic blitz to reassure the region about the landmark AUKUS announcement.

Mr Rabuka met Prime Minister Anthony Albanese during his brief stop in Fiji on his way back from San Diego, where he unveiled the long-awaited details of Australia's pathway to nuclear powered submarines with US President Joe Biden and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.

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