Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka is travelling to Papua New Guinea to attend the inaugural Melanesian Ocean Summit at the invitation of the Government of Papua New Guinea.
A government statement says his participation reaffirms Fiji’s commitment to strengthening regional cooperation on ocean governance, climate resilience, and sustainable development.
The visit is fully funded by the Government of Papua New Guinea.
The summit will bring together Melanesian leaders, regional organisations, development partners, and ocean experts to discuss advancing the Pacific’s agenda on protecting and sustainably managing the region’s ocean resources.
Rabuka is expected to take part in high-level discussions on marine protection, fisheries sustainability, climate adaptation, and strengthening traditional stewardship practices across the Melanesian region.
He is also expected to meet members of the Fijian diaspora in Port Moresby.
The Prime Minister is accompanied by the Minister for Foreign Affairs Sakiasi Ditoka and Minister for Fisheries Alitia Bainivalu.
Meanwhile, Minister for Lands Filimoni Vosarogo will serve as Acting Prime Minister while Rabuka is away on official travel.
