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#FijiDialogue25 3 days to go! The Institute is delighted to present to you, our expert speakers from across Australia, India and Island States of the Indian and Pacific Oceans. We look forward to hosting everyone in Suva for what will be important discussions on ways to enhance

Pleased to join leaders & experts at USP for vital discussions on maritime security, climate resilience & countering disinformation. Fiji is committed to working with 🇮🇳🇦🇺 & our Pacific partners to build a safer Indo-Pacific. Looking forward to meeting India’s Defence Minister

Our Fiji Dialogue has begun! #FijiDialogue25 🌏 Experts and officials from across Australia, India and Island States of the Indian and Pacific Oceans are discussing ways to enhance cooperation and build resilience to promote shared regional security. This Dialogue is part of a

The importance of reducing island nations' vulnerability to climate change has never been greater. How can Australia, India, and Island States build long-term resilience to reduce the vulnerability to climate change? Interesting discussion on this topic for session two of the

Joint Operations and Engagements continue this week with our partners to strengthen collective maritime security and maritime safety priorities: 📸 Maritime Air Patrol flights coordinated by Navy embark with air-riders from Navy, Customs, Police & Fisheries to patrol Fiji’s EEZ

Grateful to have landed in Bengaluru in the great state of Karnataka in the south of India. Later today, I will meet with India’s Minister of Defence Hon. Shri. Rajnath Singh. Fiji and India share a long history of collaboration and we hope to further our relationship.

Ensuring Safe Navigation at Lautoka Wharf ⚓️ The Deployable Geospatial Survey Team (DGST) from the Navy - Fiji Hydrographic Services (FHS) is currently conducting a post-dredge survey at Lautoka Wharf, assessing the bathymetric profile of channels, berths, and approach zones.

Sincere appreciation to Brigadier General Manoa Gadai for welcoming 🇫🇷French Ambassador to Fiji🇫🇯, Ms. Julie Le Saos and French Defence Attaché, Lt. Col. Arnaud Bouyssou at the #Blackrock camp in #Nadi earlier this week. 🇫🇷🤝🇫🇯 1/3

Honouring Women in Defence & Service Last week, we celebrated #IWD2025, recognising the women who serve, protect, and lead in our security forces. Your strength and dedication keep Fiji safe. Vinaka vakalevu for your service! #WPS

Bula vinaka and welcome to Suva FS Vendémiaire! The Fiji Navy band welcomed the Floréal-class frigate as it docked into Suva port this morning

The Ministry is finalising its Costed Operational Plan to strengthen Fiji’s security & support our veterans. Pio Tikoduadua: "Security is more than enforcement—it’s about trust, stability & resilience." Action starts now. 💪 #FijiDefence #SecurityMatters #StrongerFiji

The decommissioned L-class ship 𝙍𝙁𝙉𝙎 𝙇𝙖𝙪𝙩𝙤𝙠𝙖 departed from 𝙍𝙁𝙉𝙎 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙡𝙚𝙮 𝘽𝙧𝙤𝙬𝙣 Navy base and Suva Harbour for the last time yesterday, towed by 𝙍𝙁𝙉𝙎 𝙏𝙞𝙢𝙤, to be scuttled. Commissioned into the Fiji Navy in October 1987 with sister ship 𝙍𝙁𝙉𝙎

Under our #VuvalePartnership, 🇦🇺 remains committed to supporting women’s participation in sport. Defence Australia was pleased to support the Republic of Fiji Navy Women’s 7s team with uniforms, balls, & sporting equipment prior to the recent Marist 7s tournament. Congratulations to the team!

Collaboration is the tide that lifts all maritime agencies together. Maritime Governance enables agencies to define roles, share intelligence and act with unity. Fiji’s Maritime Security Strategy is the anchor—aligning agency priorities under one national framework.

⚓ 𝙍𝙁𝙉𝙎 𝙆𝙖𝙘𝙖𝙪 and 𝙍𝙁𝙉𝙎 𝙑𝙤𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙞𝙜𝙖 pulled into dry dock this past week for scheduled maintenance 🛠️ These maintenance periods keep our ships mission-ready and extend vessel lifespans, sustained by 🇫🇯 Government funding Following full inspections, Navy engineers

On 13 May, PM Rabuka travelled to Rotuma aboard an RAAF C-27J under the Defence Pacific Air Program—a milestone visit supported by the Vuvale Partnership. DPAP has delivered 25+ flights to Rotuma, enabling vital services & outreach. #DPAP #VuvalePartnership #FijiAustralia

#HappeningNow UNRCPD and MAG (Mines Advisory Group) are in #Suva 🇫🇯 in partnership with Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs, Fiji and supported by European External Action Service - EEAS 🇪🇺, to raise awareness on the importance of strengthening arms control and to build capacity of officials to promote sustainable peace in #Fiji and the #Pacific.

The Republic of Fiji Navy (RFN) stands today as Fiji’s fourth and modern maritime force—born from three previous maritime force iterations that emerged at pivotal moments throughout the nation’s history. As we count down to NAVY DAY ⚓️ on 25 July 2025, follow The Fiji Times as the

📸 Through Her Lens recently opened at #PhotovilleFestival2025 in NYC. The exhibit features powerful photos from 11 conflict-affected regions, spotlighting peacekeepers, peacebuilders + grassroots activists transforming communities.🕊️ #WomenPeaceSecurity UN Peacekeeping UN Political and Peacebuilding Affairs

Next up, great to catch up with Fiji’s Defence Minister, Pio Tikoduadua in Suva. Australia and Fiji share an enduring defence partnership – with Fijian soldiers training in Australia right now. Together, we’ll keep building a stronger relationship.