Japan-Fiji Relations
State Minister for Foreign Affairs NAKASONE’s attendance at the reception to commemorate the Independence Day of the Republic of Fiji
October 9, 2026
On October 9, Mr. NAKASONE Yasutaka, State Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, attended a reception held in Tokyo to commemorate the 56th anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Fiji and delivered remarks on behalf of the Government of Japan.
- In his remarks, State Minister Nakasone extended his congratulations on the 56th anniversary of Fiji’s independence and stated that Fiji is a friend connected by the Pacific and an important partner sharing fundamental values and principles.
- State Minister Nakasone also noted that in light of the launch of the Lomavata–Kizuna Partnership last year and Ambassador Naiqama’s arrival this year, Japan–Fiji relations are entering a new era. He further noted that, at the Japan–Fiji Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, the two sides reaffirmed their cooperation at the bilateral and regional levels and confirmed their close coordination in the lead-up to next year’s 11th Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting (PALM 11).
- Noting that bilateral exchanges are expanding in such fields as the economy, trade, sports, and tourism, State Minister Nakasone stated that he will remain committed to deepening exchanges across various areas and to passing on Kizuna bonds to the next generation, building on the friendship between the two countries.