<p>New Delhi: India on Monday moved to deepen defence and maritime security cooperation with Fiji, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted his Pacific counterpart Sitiveni Ligamamada Rabuka.</p><p>“We have decided to strengthen our cooperation in defence and security. An action plan has been prepared for this. India will provide cooperation in training and equipment to improve Fiji’s maritime security,” Modi said after a meeting with Rabuka. “We are also ready to share our experience in cybersecurity and data protection.”</p><p>The two leaders emphasised the importance of their shared interests in advancing regional peace, stability and prosperity. Modi reaffirmed India’s commitment to advancing the priority areas of cooperation outlined in the Memorandum of Understanding on Defence Cooperation signed in 2017, and to supporting Fiji’s strategic priorities in these areas.</p>.India shares flood warning with Pakistan on 'humanitarian grounds'.<p>Rabuka stressed the significance of ensuring the security of Fiji’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and welcomed India’s assurance to extend assistance to meet its security needs. Rabuka welcomed the planned port call by an Indian naval ship to Fiji, which will enhance maritime cooperation and interoperability, according to a joint statement issued after the meeting.</p><p>The two sides signed several pacts, including an MoU for design, construction, commissioning, operation and maintenance of a superspeciality hospital in Fiji by India.</p><p>“Climate change poses a critical threat to Fiji. In this context, we are working together in the field of renewable energy, particularly solar energy. We stand together in the International Solar Alliance, the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure, and the Global Biofuels Alliance,” Modi said, adding: “We will also extend our cooperation to strengthen Fiji’s disaster response capabilities.”</p><p>India has decided to send Indian teachers to teach Hindi and Sanskrit at the University of Fiji. Fijian Pandits will come to India for learning and take part in the Gita Mahotsav, the prime minister said.</p>
<p>New Delhi: India on Monday moved to deepen defence and maritime security cooperation with Fiji, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted his Pacific counterpart Sitiveni Ligamamada Rabuka.</p><p>“We have decided to strengthen our cooperation in defence and security. An action plan has been prepared for this. India will provide cooperation in training and equipment to improve Fiji’s maritime security,” Modi said after a meeting with Rabuka. “We are also ready to share our experience in cybersecurity and data protection.”</p><p>The two leaders emphasised the importance of their shared interests in advancing regional peace, stability and prosperity. Modi reaffirmed India’s commitment to advancing the priority areas of cooperation outlined in the Memorandum of Understanding on Defence Cooperation signed in 2017, and to supporting Fiji’s strategic priorities in these areas.</p>.India shares flood warning with Pakistan on 'humanitarian grounds'.<p>Rabuka stressed the significance of ensuring the security of Fiji’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and welcomed India’s assurance to extend assistance to meet its security needs. Rabuka welcomed the planned port call by an Indian naval ship to Fiji, which will enhance maritime cooperation and interoperability, according to a joint statement issued after the meeting.</p><p>The two sides signed several pacts, including an MoU for design, construction, commissioning, operation and maintenance of a superspeciality hospital in Fiji by India.</p><p>“Climate change poses a critical threat to Fiji. In this context, we are working together in the field of renewable energy, particularly solar energy. We stand together in the International Solar Alliance, the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure, and the Global Biofuels Alliance,” Modi said, adding: “We will also extend our cooperation to strengthen Fiji’s disaster response capabilities.”</p><p>India has decided to send Indian teachers to teach Hindi and Sanskrit at the University of Fiji. Fijian Pandits will come to India for learning and take part in the Gita Mahotsav, the prime minister said.</p>
