Russia confident on Fiji Russian Relations

8th October 2011

Russia confident on Fiji Russian Relations

Russia is confident in extending the bilateral ties currently shared with Fiji.

In a diplomatic sent by the Russian Foreign Affairs Minister Sergey Lavrov to his counterpart in Fiji Ratu Inoke Kubuabola, the Russian Federation congratulated Fiji on the occasion of her independence anniversary and acknowledged the value of the relationship between both countries.

“Moscow values the aspiration of the Fiji Government to develop relations with the Russian Federation including close interaction in the international activities. I am confident that joint efforts will help us to succeed in ensuring consistent enhancement of the Russian – Fijian ties in various fields for the benefit of the people of both countries, in the interests of security and sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific region”, Mr Lavrov said.

“May I wish you, dear Minister, good health and every success in your high office as well as happiness and prosperity to the friendly Fijian people”.

The Russian Foreign Minister, Mr Sergey Lavrov met with the Pacific Island nations representatives accredited to the United Nations this month in New York. The outcome of that meeting saw Russia expressing its interest in cooperating with the Pacific Small Island Developing States in areas of investment, minerals, energy, tourism, education and medicine.

Earlier this year both the Russian Federation and Fiji announced the strengthening of bilateral relations after the appointment of Isikeli Mataitoga as Fiji’s first ambassador to Russia.

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