Fiji and India have signed an agreement which will see both countries partner in areas of intelligence, medical services, and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.
Minister for Defence and National Security Ratu Inoke Kubuabola signed an agreement to develop future engagements in military capabilities, technologies and operations with his Indian counterpart, Arun Jaitley.
Kubuabola says this arrangement in future capability is strategic, as well as operational with the intention to improve Fiji's existing Naval capabilities and to strengthen a systematic military programme under the Fiji‑India bilateral framework.
According to a government statement, the Defence Cooperation agreement also addresses research and development, capacity and institutional building.
