Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has requested for a meeting with the President-elect of France Emmanuel Macron at the earliest opportunity saying he wants the two countries to advance their common objectives.
In a congralutory message to the President-elect of France, Bainimarama says he looks forward to working with Macron to advance our friendship and mutual interests in the Pacific and the world at large.
Bainimarama says he intends to continue to build on France’s legacy through the Paris Agreement of 2015.
He has also sought for France’s assistance for Fiji’s presidency of COP 23.
Bainimarama says he hopes France will continue its inspirational leadership on climate action under the leadership of their new President.