India, Aug. 25 -- The Government of India issued the following news release:
Your Excellency Prime Minister Rabuka,
Delegates from both countries,
Friends from the media,
Namskaar!
Bula Vinaka!
I warmly welcome Prime Minister Rabuka and his delegation to India.
In 2014, an Indian Prime Minister visited Fiji after 33 years. I feel very happy and proud to have had this good fortune.
At the time, we launched the Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC). This initiative has not only strengthened India-Fiji relations but also our ties with the entire Pacific region. Today, with Prime Minister Rabuka's visit, we are writing a new chapter in our partnership.
Friends,
India and Fiji share a deep bond of friendship. In the 19th cent...