Fiji To Open First Embassy In Israel, Strengthening Diplomatic Ties

His Excellency, the President, Ratu Wiliame Katonivere paid a courtesy call to the President of the State of Israel, the Honourable, Isaac Herzog at his residence in Tel a Viv. Fiji has proven in recent years that it is a true friend of Israel in the international arena as well. FIJI MEDIA CENTRE

Reporting on the Fijian government media center in April 2022, President Herzog expressed his pleasure in visiting Israel, saying Fiji has always been a friend of Israel and the state visit is testament to the relationship of the two countries. President Katonivere on the other hand thanked the Israeli President for receiving the Fijian delegation. “I am honoured to be here and have always seen Israel as Fiji’s friend and one that has worked closely with our forces serving in the UNIFIL, MFO, and UNDOF. I am positive that this visit will further cement our two countries’ diplomatic relations and be beneficial to our people,” said President Katonivere.
Discussions between the two Heads of State centered around diplomatic ties between the two countries, climate change and assistance by the state of Israel to Fiji especially in the field of agriculture and water production during disasters. Also, part of the meeting was Fiji’s Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates Mr Naipote Katonitabua, and Official Secretary to the Office of the President Ms Kiti Temo.

President Katonivere visited the Holocaust History Museum and the memorial at Yad Vashem where His Excellency was given a tour of the museum and later, after a brief memorial service, laid a wreath to commemorate the lives of Jews who were victims of the Holocaust in Europe. The South Pacific island country of Fiji announced on Monday that its first embassy in Israel will open next year. Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen welcomed the announcement, calling Fiji a “true friend” of Israel. FIJI MEDIA CENTRE