Fiji, Dec. 18 -- Nauru President David Adeang has reaffirmed Nauru's enduring ancestral and family ties with the Banaban people during the 80th anniversary commemorating their arrival on Rabi Island in Fiji.

President Adeang joined Banaban leaders and communities to mark 80 years since the relocation of Banabans from their homeland of Banaba in 1945, following devastation caused by phosphate mining.

He was accompanied by senior Nauru government officials and acknowledged the presence of Fiji government representatives, diplomatic officials, Rabi administrators, council leaders, elders and families.

In a deeply personal address, President Adeang honoured the resilience and survival of the Banaban people.

"The Banabans did not leave the...