India and Fiji today exchanged seven agreements, including on Health, Standardisation Capacity Building and also on Big Impact projects in New Delhi. In his press statements after delegation-level talks with his Fijian counterpart, Sitiveni Ligamamada Rabuka, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that a 100-bed super speciality hospital will be built in Suva, the capital of Fiji. He added that dialysis units and sea ambulances will be sent alongside the setting up of Jan Aushadhi centers, which will ensure affordable and high-quality medicine.

Mr Modi further underscored that both countries are ready to share their experience in the fields of cybersecurity and data protection and agree that terrorism is a huge challenge for humanity. The Prime Minister highlighted that India and Fiji have decided to strengthen mutual cooperation in the defence and security sector, and an action plan has been prepared in this regard.

Mr Modi noted that climate change is a critical threat for Fiji, and in this context, both countries are working together on renewable energy. He added that both India and Fiji are together in the International Solar Alliance, Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure, and Global Biofuels Alliance.

While Mr Rabuka said his delegation has been very impressed beyond expectations with what they have seen, what they have heard, and what has been brought to fruition in the signing of the various agreements today. He also said that India and Fiji stand together in promoting peace, stability, welfare and development. Mr Rabuka asserted, Fiji will continue to treasure the relationship with India. He added, people of Fiji were very honoured last year to have received President Droupadi Murmu in Fiji.