India and Fiji deepen defence ties, call for open Indo-Pacific
India and Fiji have agreed to deepen defence ties, with India committing to provide training and equipment to upgrade Fiji's maritime security. During a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka, both leaders strongly supported a "free, open" Indo-Pacific region. India will also build capacity for Fiji's armed forces and open a defence wing in its High Commission in Suva. The two nations signed seven MoUs, including one for a super-specialty hospital in Fiji and another on migration. They also agreed to strengthen cooperation against terrorism, in UN peacekeeping, military medicine, cybersecurity, and humanitarian assistance, with Fiji welcoming an Indian naval ship's port call to enhance maritime cooperation.
Key Points
- India and Fiji have committed to strengthening defence cooperation, with India providing training and equipment for Fiji's maritime security.
- Both Prime Ministers reiterated strong support for a "free, open Indo-Pacific region," a stance that signals to China.
- India will establish a defence wing in its High Commission in Fiji's capital, Suva, and enhance capacity-building for Fijian military forces.
- Seven MoUs were signed, covering areas such as a super-specialty hospital, migration, counter-terrorism, UN peacekeeping, and cybersecurity.
- Fiji welcomed a planned port call by an Indian naval ship, aiming to boost maritime cooperation and interoperability.
Exam Facts
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka.
- India will provide training and equipment to upgrade Fiji's maritime security.
- Seven MoUs were signed, including one for a super-specialty hospital in Fiji.
- India will open a defence wing in its High Commission in Suva.
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