During a meeting with Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka on the sidelines of the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Summit in Suva, Fiji, on Monday, Nasir described Fiji as one of Indonesia’s main partners in the Pacific.
“Fiji has been a good friend and important partner for Indonesia in the Pacific region. In the future, Indonesia is committed to continuing to improve our bilateral relations,” he said in a statement.
Indonesia expects Fiji, which has just taken over the MSG chairmanship, to encourage constructive and future-oriented cooperation for shared prosperity and peace through the organization.
Moreover, Pacific island countries have an important role in the current geopolitical landscape. Therefore, regional solidarity must be fostered so that it can become a positive force in addressing global challenges.
“It is important for the Pacific community to unite to encourage concrete cooperation to advance shared peace and prosperity,” Nasir said.
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Meanwhile, during a meeting with Solomon Islands Foreign Minister Peter Agovaka, Nasir discussed joint efforts to boost trade and cooperation in the maritime sector.
The two also discussed the Solomon Islands’ preparations for hosting the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Summit in Honiara in September this year.
In his meeting with PIF secretary general Baron Divavesi Waga, Nasir expressed Indonesia’s readiness to strengthen cooperation to improve preparedness and resilience to climate change and natural disasters.
He also called for strengthening relations and cooperation in various priority sectors while speaking to Vanuatu Foreign Minister Marc Ati.
Meanwhile, during his meeting with Australia’s Minister for Defence Industry and Minister for Pacific Island Affairs, Nasir discussed the regional and global security situation.
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