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Suneet Mehta, High Commissioner to Fiji, met with the Pacific island nation’s Minister for Policing and Communications, Ioane Naivalurua, on Monday to discuss ways to increase collaboration in cybersecurity, law enforcement, digital resilience and capacity building.
“High Commissioner Suneet Mehta paid a courtesy call on Hon. Ioane Naivalurua, Minister for Policing and Communications, reaffirming our shared commitment to deeper cooperation in cybersecurity, law enforcement, digital resilience and capacity building,” the Indian High Commission in Fiji said in a post on X.
“India and Fiji continue to work towards a safer, secure and digitally empowered future,” it added.
The Indian High Commission and the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre in Suva also distributed books at the DAV Boys School there.
“In line with Hon’ble PM Narendra Modi’s vision of empowering youth through education and fostering global cultural connections, High Commission of India in Suva and Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre in Suva distributed books at DAV Boys School, Suva, Fiji — nurturing holistic development and deepening the enduring friendship between India and Fiji,” High Commission of India in Fiji posted on X.
On Sunday, the High Commissioner distributed cowpea seeds to farmers in Volivoli Village, Sigatoka, continuing India’s long-standing support for Fiji’s agricultural sector.
According to the statement, prior distribution of cowpea seeds has resulted in better harvests, increased food security, and higher incomes for local farmers. The High Commission remarked that this project demonstrates India’s dedication to sustainable farming, rural empowerment, and shared prosperity.
On May 8, Mehta distributed cowpea seeds from India to 100 farmers in Nadi.
“Strengthening food security and empowering local farmers. High Commissioner Suneet Mehta today officially handed over Cowpea seeds from India to 100 farmers in Nadi, in the presence of Fiji Government Assistant Minister for Agriculture and Waterways Hon. Inosi Kuridrani and Chairman of New Valley Processors (Fiji) Pte Limited Mr Vinesh Rai. This builds up on the success of cowpea seeds planted on 300 acres of land in Ra province, which has augmented farmers livelihood and enabled Fiji to become an exporter of cowpea seeds in a short span of time”, the High Commission said on X.
The relationship between India and Fiji is based on mutual respect, cooperation, and significant cultural and people-to-people links. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), India’s relationship with Fiji began in 1879, when British indentured Indian laborers to work on sugar-cane plantations. India has always helped Fiji’s nation-building efforts in important sectors, as well as capacity building.
Source: IANS
