Concluding his 10 day tour Indian Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi, addressed the special session of the Fiji Parliament and left for India. The tour is being looked at as an exercise to build stronger ties with nations which can be strategic partners in the Indian growth story.
Shri Narendra Modi arrived in Fiji, at the crack of dawn and was greeted by his Fijian counterpart Mr. Bainimarama, at the Nausori International Airport in Fiji. this is the third and final leg of Mr. Modi's 10 day long trip.
Mr. Modi, was accorded a ceremonial guard of honour at the airport before he went on to attend a traditional welcome ceremony at Albert's Park, near the Fijian Parliament. This is a first visit by any Indian Prime Minister to Fiji, in 33 years and it coincides with Mrs. Indira Gandhi's Birth Day, who visited Fiji in 1981.
Mr. Modi, expressed his intent to help Fiji, to make it "Digital Fiji", the Prime Minister announced, Visa on arrival for tourists from Fiji. This came along with announcements of a $75 Million, credit line to Fiji. Pacts were also signed to increase Security and Military co-operation between the two countries. Discussion regarding co-generation of power and up-gradation of Sugar industry in Fiji were also held, India has announced a fund of US$5 million, towards betterment of villages in the island nation.
Shri Narendra Modi arrived in Fiji, at the crack of dawn and was greeted by his Fijian counterpart Mr. Bainimarama, at the Nausori International Airport in Fiji. this is the third and final leg of Mr. Modi's 10 day long trip.
Mr. Modi, was accorded a ceremonial guard of honour at the airport before he went on to attend a traditional welcome ceremony at Albert's Park, near the Fijian Parliament. This is a first visit by any Indian Prime Minister to Fiji, in 33 years and it coincides with Mrs. Indira Gandhi's Birth Day, who visited Fiji in 1981.
Mr. Modi, expressed his intent to help Fiji, to make it "Digital Fiji", the Prime Minister announced, Visa on arrival for tourists from Fiji. This came along with announcements of a $75 Million, credit line to Fiji. Pacts were also signed to increase Security and Military co-operation between the two countries. Discussion regarding co-generation of power and up-gradation of Sugar industry in Fiji were also held, India has announced a fund of US$5 million, towards betterment of villages in the island nation.
Mr. Modi, went on to call Fiji as a strong voice in the region and also amongst the developing world. India has offered assistance to Fiji, in the field of defence training and other aspects, to better equip the island nation.
Mr. Bainimarama, also congratulated India on the Mars Mission, and went on to say that they are looking for to Indian support and co-operation for the development of Fiji in future. He also invited the Indian film industry to come forward and shoot Bollywood movies in the region. He also added that Fiji is looking forward to increasing co-operation in the field of renewable energy.
