2025/2026 National Budget is for security, stability and the next generation - Tikoduadua

Minister for Defence Pio Tikoduadua has shown his full support to the 2025/2026 National Budget and says that this budget is for security, stability and the next generation.

While speaking in response to the National Budget, Tikoduadua says the budget is a reaffirmation of their promise to lead with courage, clarity and continuity.

He says our destiny is to secure peace at home, stand firm in the region, and rise together as one nation committed to dignity and justice for all.

The Minister adds that we are emerging from a difficult chapter in our democratic story.

Tikoduadua says the Republic of Fiji Military Forces, under this government, continues to uphold that principle with discipline and honour.

He says civilian authority governs this nation, and the men and women of our military have accepted this with pride.

The Minister says they respect our constitution and defend our democracy, and the RFMF will continue to have a vital and relevant role in Fiji's future.

He adds this includes not just military readiness, but also national resilience, which is why they are moving ahead with the Duavata leadership framework, allowing the RFMF to help train our traditional leaders and young people to lead with integrity, discipline and patriotism.

The Minister says the development of the National Security Strategy and the National Security and Defence Review is a turning point in our national story as these are not just technical documents.