**Summary:**
On August 25, 2025, the Prime Minister of the Republic of Fiji, Hon. Sitiveni Ligamamada Rabuka, met with the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, at Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi. The meeting served to reaffirm the longstanding relationship between India and Fiji, emphasizing strong people-to-people ties and the significant contributions of the Girmitiya community to Fiji's multicultural identity and economy.
President Murmu acknowledged Fiji as a special partner within the Pacific Island Countries (PICs) and reiterated India's commitment to supporting Fiji's socio-economic development, particularly in areas such as health, capacity building, training, and climate resilience. A key outcome of the meeting was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a Super-Speciality hospital in Fiji, signifying enhanced healthcare cooperation between the two nations.
India expressed its willingness to share its expertise in digital technologies, including UPI payment systems, Jan Dhan, and Aadhar, to promote financial inclusion in Fiji. Capacity building through the ITEC training programs for Fijian officials in Indian institutions was also highlighted as a crucial aspect of the India-Fiji relationship. Both leaders expressed optimism that the visit would foster new opportunities for cooperation and benefit the citizens of both countries.
Key Entities Referenced
Sitiveni Ligamamada Rabuka: Prime Minister of the Republic of Fiji
Droupadi Murmu: President of India
Republic of Fiji: The country visited by the President of India in August 2024
Rashtrapati Bhavan: The official residence of the President of India, located in Delhi, where the meeting took place.
Fiji: A Pacific Island Country with longstanding relationship with India
Girmitiya community: Community with significant contributions in upholding strong bonds between India and Fiji.
Pacific Island Countries: Group of nations for which India remains committed to strengthening relations and development partnership
ITEC: Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation training programmes for Fijian officials in Indian institutions.
President's Secretariat
PRIME MINISTER OF FIJI CALLS ON THE
PRESIDENT
Posted On: 25 AUG 2025 6:29PM by PIB Delhi
The Prime Minister of the Republic of Fiji, Hon’ble Shri Sitiveni Ligamamada Rabuka, called on the
President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan today (August 25, 2025).
Welcoming Prime Minister Rabuka and his delegation at Rashtrapati Bhavan, the President fondly recalled
her meeting with him during her State Visit to Fiji in August 2024, as well as the beautiful traditional
welcome extended to her by the indigenous tribal elders. She also recalled her interactions with members of
the vibrant Indian origin community and appreciated the vital role they play in deepening understanding and
friendship between the two countries.
Underlining the long-standing relationship between India and Fiji, characterized by strong people-to-people
ties, the President said that the contributions of the Girmitiya community have been significant in not only
upholding our strong bonds but also shaping Fiji’s multicultural identity, diverse society and economy.
She added that as part of our modern and multifaceted partnership, India is privileged to partner in the socio-
economic development of Fiji with a particular focus on Fijian priorities such as health, capacity building and
training, and climate resilience.
The President stated that India remains committed to strengthening its relations and development partnership
with the Pacific Island Countries (PICs), among which Fiji remains a special partner. She was happy to note
that an MoU on establishing a Super-Speciality hospital in Fiji has been signed today, marking a milestone in
our shared vision for enhanced healthcare cooperation.
The President said that capacity building has always been an important pillar of India-Fiji relations, including
through the ITEC training programmes for Fijian officials in Indian institutions. She noted that digital
technologies have brought about a revolution in financial inclusion in India, and that we would be happy to
share with Fiji our experiences in initiatives such as UPI payment systems, ‘Jan Dhan’, and Aadhar.
The President was happy to note that the government of Fiji has prioritized strengthening relations with India,
which is evident in the strong momentum in our engagements in recent times. Both leaders expressed
confidence that this visit will open new avenues for cooperation, which will benefit the people of both
countries.***
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(Release ID: 2160670)