Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says Fiji offers every country freedom of navigation, port facilities, and airspace access so there is no need for any power to claim Fiji for themselves.
Rabuka highlighted this while responding to questions by India news agency Firstpost, on his earlier statement that Fiji would not welcome a Chinese military base in the Pacific and what led him to take this position.
Rabuka says strategically, China does not need to be in the Pacific.
When questioned if he feels pressure, Rabuka says he does not feel any pressure as he deals openly with diplomats and leaders.
@fijivillage.com Rabuka says Fiji offers open access to all nations, rejects need for any power to claim the country. #fijinews #Government #sitivenirabuka ♬ original sound - fijivillage
He says they understand him, and he understands them.
When asked about climate change, Rabuka says Fiji hopes countries that promised climate funding, especially the United States, will deliver.
He says in the meantime, Fiji is relocating vulnerable coastal villages, with some communities to be moved further inland. Rabuka also confirms Fiji is preparing to assist other island nations if they are forced to evacuate due to the impacts of climate change.
