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Peter Roberts

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Official Account of the Australian High Commissioner to Fiji

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linkhttps://fiji.embassy.gov.au/ calendar_today29-01-2018 22:13:57

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Visited the fantastic mabe pearl project run by πŸ‡«πŸ‡―β€™s Ministry of Fisheries, πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ίβ€™s ACIAR and local women’s groups in beautiful Savusavu. Sustainable economic development, empowerment, and, of course, great products. Ministry of Fisheries, Fiji #VuvalePartnership

Visited the fantastic mabe pearl project run by πŸ‡«πŸ‡―β€™s Ministry of Fisheries, πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ίβ€™s <a href="/ACIARAustralia/">ACIAR</a> and local women’s groups in beautiful Savusavu.  Sustainable economic development, empowerment, and, of course, great products.  <a href="/FisheriesOf/">Ministry of Fisheries, Fiji</a> #VuvalePartnership
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Savusavu market clean, safe and thriving. πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί partnered with πŸ‡«πŸ‡― Government, UN Women Pacific and the Savusavu community to deliver a facility that works . Honoured to visit with Professor Biman Prasad DPM, Fiji . Some great produce and handicrafts. And a pretty nice πŸ¦€. #vuvalepartnership

Savusavu market clean, safe and thriving.  πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί partnered with πŸ‡«πŸ‡― Government, <a href="/unwomenpacific/">UN Women Pacific</a>  and the Savusavu community to deliver a facility that works .  Honoured to visit with <a href="/bimanprasad/">Professor Biman Prasad DPM, Fiji</a> .  Some great produce and handicrafts. And a pretty nice πŸ¦€. #vuvalepartnership
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Great visit + πŸŠβ€β™‚οΈ! last week at Vuadomo Falls, Savusavu. Muanivatu Trails eco-tourism project supported by πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ίβ€™s Market Development Facility πŸ‡«πŸ‡― Govt +TLTB - local community + entrepreneurs. Loved the buildings designed by ARCHITECTS WITHOUT FRONTIERS where you will be able to get a massage.

Great visit + πŸŠβ€β™‚οΈ! last week at Vuadomo Falls, Savusavu.  Muanivatu Trails eco-tourism project supported by πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ίβ€™s <a href="/MDFGlobal/">Market Development Facility</a> πŸ‡«πŸ‡― Govt +<a href="/iTaukeiLand/">TLTB</a> - local community + entrepreneurs. Loved the buildings designed by <a href="/AWF_Aus/">ARCHITECTS WITHOUT FRONTIERS</a> where you will be able to get a massage.
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Bathed appropriately in blue light, the Hon Prime Minister Rabuka set out Fiji’s agenda ahead of the UN Ocean Conference 2025 in Nice - for Fiji the ocean is not a just a theme; it is our future. #UNOC3 UN Fiji, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu & Vanuatu France in Fiji

Bathed appropriately in blue light, the Hon Prime Minister Rabuka set out Fiji’s agenda ahead of  the UN Ocean Conference 2025 in Nice - for Fiji the ocean is not a just a theme; it is our future.  #UNOC3 <a href="/UNinFiji/">UN Fiji, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu & Vanuatu</a> <a href="/ambafrancefj/">France in Fiji</a>
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Kicking off the Pacific Update this morning with Secretary General Pacific Islands Forum Baron Waqa at the University of the South Pacific; to listen, learn + collaborate with Pacific researchers + policy makers on our shared future. Convened by The University of the South Pacific and my alma mater ANU Media

Kicking off the Pacific Update this morning with Secretary General <a href="/ForumSEC/">Pacific Islands Forum</a> Baron Waqa at the University of the South Pacific; to listen, learn + collaborate with Pacific researchers + policy makers on our shared future.  Convened by <a href="/UniSouthPacific/">The University of the South Pacific</a> and my alma mater <a href="/ANUmedia/">ANU Media</a>
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Great to join ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr for signing of MOU with Suva City Council - start of the Council of Pacific Capital Cities. + Big opportunities for more two trade and connectivity between ACT and πŸ‡«πŸ‡―. ACT Government

Great to join ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr for signing of MOU with Suva City Council - start of the Council of Pacific Capital Cities. + Big opportunities for more two trade and connectivity between ACT and πŸ‡«πŸ‡―.   <a href="/actgovernment/">ACT Government</a>
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Always sad to farewell colleagues, but want to celebrate Sophie and Erin’s work at the πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί High Com. Enormous contribution across health, education + social infrastructure. Here with Hon Ministers for Education and Women. A true partnership. Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί Sashi Kiran Aseri Radrodro

Always sad to farewell colleagues, but want to celebrate Sophie and Erin’s work at the πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί High Com.  Enormous contribution across health, education + social infrastructure. Here with Hon Ministers for Education and Women.  A true partnership. <a href="/dfat/">Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί</a> <a href="/SashiKiranMP/">Sashi Kiran</a> <a href="/aseriradrodro/">Aseri Radrodro</a>
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Great to meet with India based infrastructure players visiting πŸ‡«πŸ‡― + πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί with my colleague the Indian High Commissioner India in Fiji . We are looking at opportunities for partnership in quality sustainable infrastructure in the Pacific including within Australia. Philip Green OAM

Great to meet with India based infrastructure players visiting πŸ‡«πŸ‡― + πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί with my colleague the Indian High Commissioner <a href="/HCI_Suva/">India in Fiji</a> . We are looking at opportunities for partnership in quality sustainable infrastructure in the Pacific including within Australia. <a href="/AusHCIndia/">Philip Green OAM</a>
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Done it! πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί Subway Socceroos qualify for World Cup with 2 - 1 win over Saudi Arabia. Big effort Mitchell Duke, penalty save Maty Ryan . Always a ride for Aussie football fans! Got to go to a qualifier in Japan last year.

Done it!  πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί <a href="/Socceroos/">Subway Socceroos</a> qualify for World Cup with 2 - 1 win over Saudi Arabia. Big effort <a href="/mitchduke8/">Mitchell Duke</a>, penalty save <a href="/MatyRyan/">Maty Ryan</a> . Always a ride for Aussie football fans! Got to go to a qualifier in Japan last year.
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A natural partnership - πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί πŸ‡«πŸ‡― πŸ‡³πŸ‡Ώ. Chiefs of Army of πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί + πŸ‡³πŸ‡Ώ and Commander Land Forces πŸ‡«πŸ‡― - cooperation and camaraderie. Australian Army New Zealand Army Republic of Fiji Military Forces

A natural partnership - πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί πŸ‡«πŸ‡― πŸ‡³πŸ‡Ώ.  Chiefs of Army of πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί + πŸ‡³πŸ‡Ώ and Commander Land Forces πŸ‡«πŸ‡― - cooperation and camaraderie. <a href="/AustralianArmy/">Australian Army</a> <a href="/NZArmy/">New Zealand Army</a> <a href="/RFMF_Defence/">Republic of Fiji Military Forces</a>
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Feeling pretty safe in this selfie - with Commander Fiji Police Media and Deputy Commander Republic of Fiji Military Forces and our own Defence Attache Australian Army Thanks all for fantastic support for visit by Anthony Albanese πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί πŸ‡«πŸ‡―

Feeling pretty safe in this selfie - with Commander <a href="/fiji_force/">Fiji Police Media</a> and Deputy Commander <a href="/RFMF_Defence/">Republic of Fiji Military Forces</a> and our own Defence Attache <a href="/AustralianArmy/">Australian Army</a>    Thanks all for fantastic support for visit by <a href="/AlboMP/">Anthony Albanese</a>  πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί πŸ‡«πŸ‡―
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Caught up with Mark One Apparel supplier of sports teams all over πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί - a great example of πŸ‡«πŸ‡― πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί economic partnership + supply chains. Pity about the choice of jerseys though. Where is Carlton FC #vuvalepartnership

Caught up with Mark One Apparel supplier of sports teams all over πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί - a great example of πŸ‡«πŸ‡―  πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί economic partnership + supply chains. Pity about the choice of jerseys though. Where is <a href="/CarltonFC/">Carlton FC</a>  #vuvalepartnership
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Fantastic turnout from across Fiji & Pacific for the inaugural Women in Media Conference in Suva. Powerful voices. πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί is proud to support through the Pacific Media Assistance Scheme. Great to join the opening with Minister for Women Sashi Kiran Congrats Women In Media Fiji

Fantastic turnout from across Fiji &amp; Pacific for the inaugural Women in Media Conference in Suva. Powerful voices. πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί is proud to support through the Pacific Media Assistance Scheme. Great to join the opening  with Minister for Women <a href="/SashiKiranMP/">Sashi Kiran</a>  Congrats <a href="/WiMFiji/">Women In Media Fiji</a>
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Inspired to meet New Colombo Plan scholars Eva Hill and Charlotte Carles - straight out of WA doing a great job as interns at Pacific Islands Forum and studying at The University of the South Pacific Love this program - young Aussies contributing in the region and learning so much.

Inspired to meet <a href="/NewColomboPlan/">New Colombo Plan</a> scholars Eva Hill and Charlotte Carles - straight out of WA doing a great job as interns at <a href="/ForumSEC/">Pacific Islands Forum</a> and studying at <a href="/UniSouthPacific/">The University of the South Pacific</a>  Love this program - young Aussies contributing in the region and learning so much.
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So pleased to join Fiji Cancer Society in hosting a morning tea at the πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί High Commission to support the important work of the Cancer Society. Part of the Biggest Morning Tea happening across πŸ‡«πŸ‡― this month. And lots of healthy food choices!

So pleased to join <a href="/FijiCancer/">Fiji Cancer Society</a> in hosting a morning tea at the πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί High Commission to support the important work of the Cancer Society. Part of the  Biggest Morning Tea happening across πŸ‡«πŸ‡― this month.  And lots of healthy food choices!
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It's an honour to be back in Fiji to tok stori and talanoa with our Melanesian leaders and community, building on our close connections and links. Australia supports the ambitions of the Melanesian Spearhead Group and its MSG Secretariat for a peaceful and prosperous Melanesia.

It's an honour to be back in Fiji to tok stori and talanoa with our Melanesian leaders and community, building on our close connections and links.

Australia supports the ambitions of the Melanesian Spearhead Group and its <a href="/MsgSecretariat/">MSG Secretariat</a> for a peaceful and prosperous Melanesia.
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Powerful morning in Suva - traditional welcome from Fiji and handover of Chairmanship of Melanesian Spearhead Group from πŸ‡»πŸ‡Ί to πŸ‡«πŸ‡― at the 23rd Leaders Summit. πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί Pat Conroy MP joining as a Special Guest. Ewen McDonald Max Willis Australian High Commission, Solomon Islands MSG Secretariat

Powerful morning  in Suva - traditional welcome from Fiji and handover of Chairmanship of Melanesian Spearhead Group from πŸ‡»πŸ‡Ί to πŸ‡«πŸ‡― at the 23rd Leaders Summit. πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί <a href="/PatConroy1/">Pat Conroy MP</a> joining as a Special Guest. <a href="/AusHCPNG/">Ewen McDonald</a> <a href="/AusHCVanuatu/">Max Willis</a> <a href="/AusHCSols/">Australian High Commission, Solomon Islands</a> <a href="/MsgSecretariat/">MSG Secretariat</a>