inp.polri.go.id - Jakarta. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto stated that the Republic of Fiji is an important partner and good friend of Indonesia and said that the two countries have many similarities.

"Fiji has been a good friend to Indonesia, and has been an important partner for Indonesia in the Pacific region," Prabowo said in a press statement, quoted by Antaranews, Thursday (4/24/2025).

Prabowo stated that diplomatic relations between the two countries have been established since 1919. Fiji is referred to as Indonesia's strategic partner in the Pacific region.

President Prabowo said that the two countries have similarities as archipelagic countries as well as similar interests and challenges.

The President said that Indonesia and Fiji have principles of mutual respect between nations, including upholding the principles of sovereignty, independence, and equal rights.

Both countries also have the same challenges to provide a good and prosperous life for the people.

In the bilateral meeting session, Prabowo said that Indonesia and Fiji have the same challenges in facing climate challenges and rising sea levels.

"We face common challenges in various fields. We are both archipelagic countries, we face the same climate challenges, rising sea levels will also affect Indonesia," said Prabowo.

President Prabowo received an official visit from the Prime Minister of the Republic of Fiji Sitiveni Rabuka at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta on Thursday, which was the first visit by the head of the country's government.

The visit of PM Rabuka and his delegation to Indonesia marked the commemoration of more than 50 years of diplomatic relations between Indonesia and the Republic of Fiji.

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