Korea continues support for Fiji in development priorities

Korea has reaffirmed its continuous support for Fiji’s development priorities by enhancing cooperation in key sectors, including healthcare, renewable energy, fisheries, and climate resilience through the Korea International Cooperation Agency.

During a bilateral meeting in Suva, Fiji’s Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs Lenora Qereqeretabua and Korea’s Deputy Foreign Minister Chung Byung-won emphasized the plans of both nations to boost collaboration in critical areas for Fiji's socio-economic progress.

Qereqeretabua expressed Fiji's enthusiasm for Korea’s commitment to establishing the Centre for Cooperation on Fisheries and Oceans, following the memorandum of understanding signed in 2023 where this initiative is expected to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the fisheries sector.

Korea reaffirmed its dedication to helping Fiji achieve broader goals, including Fiji’s Ocean of Peace initiative led by Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka.

Chung noted Korea’s intent to increase Official Development Assistance through its Indo-Pacific strategy, ensuring long-term support for Fiji’s sustainable development.

Chung also demonstrated Korea’s investment in Fiji’s health sector with his visit to the Fiji National Rehabilitation Centre in Tamavua, a project supported by a FJD$22.2 million grant from Korea.

Korea acknowledged Fiji's regional importance and expressed interest in strengthening ties in trade, tourism, defence, security, and other areas.

Both countries also reaffirmed their shared values of peace, stability, and prosperity and looking forward to continued collaboration on multiple fronts.