India, Fiji discuss bilateral ties, skilled mobility

India’s High Commissioner to Fiji, Suneet Mehta, met senior Fijian ministers to discuss skilled mobility, digital cooperation and people-to-people ties. The engagements also included a cultural evening with Know India Programme alumni, highlighting growing bilateral relations.

Suva: India’s High Commissioner to Fiji, Suneet Mehta, called on Fiji’s Minister for Immigration, Viliame B Naupoto, on Monday, discussing matters of mutual interest, including on skilled mobility, people-to-people ties and further strengthening of bilateral ties.

In a statement on X, Indian High Commission in Fiji stated, “Veilomani Dosti. High Commissioner Suneet Mehta paid a courtesy call on the Hon. Viliame B. Naupoto, Minister for Immigration, today. Productive discussions were held on matters of mutual interest, including on skilled mobility, people-to-people links and further strengthening of relations between India and Fiji.”

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On December 11, High Commission of India in Fiji and Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre in Suva organised a cultural evening with the Know India Programme (KIP) Alumni in Fiji. KIP Alumni shared their experiences about their visits to India and engaged in meaningful conversations.

“High Commission of India in Fiji and Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre in Suva organised a vibrant Cultural Evening with the Know India Programme (KIP) Alumni in Fiji. Honoured to have the Assistant Minister for Multi-Ethnic Affairs & Sugar Industry Hon Shalen Kumar as the Chief Guest,” the Indian High Commission in Fiji posted on X.

“The evening brought together KIP alumni who shared reflections on their visits to India and engaged in meaningful conversations and enjoyed the cultural performances. KIP continues to strengthen connections between India and the global Indian diaspora. It provides young people with the opportunity to learn about India’s culture, history, and shared ties,” it added.

Earlier this month, Mehta called on Fiji’s Minister for Policing and Communications, Ioane Naivalurua and discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation. During the meeting, Mehta expressed India’s commitment to sharing its expertise in large-scale digital identity platforms, cybersecurity and innovative public service delivery with Fiji.

In a statement on X, the Indian High Commission in Fiji stated, “High Commissioner Suneet Mehta was pleased to call on Hon.Ioane Naivalurua, Minister for Policing and Communications, today. Productive discussions were held, focussing on strengthening our multifaceted cooperation, including in digital, AI. India remains committed to sharing its expertise in large-scale digital identity platforms, cybersecurity and innovative public service delivery, reflecting our broader partnership with Fiji in advancing inclusive and technology-driven governance.”