Ramsden now New Zealand's High Commissioner to Fiji

The New Zealand Acting Head of Mission Mark Ramsden is now New Zealand's High Commissioner to Fiji.

Ramsden presented his credentials to President, Ratu Epeli Nailatikau at Government House.

Ratu Epeli hopes that the existing relations between Fiji and New Zealand will continue to grow from strength to strength.

Meanwhile, according to TVNZ, New Zealand Foreign Minister, Murray MC Cully said the reinstatement is an important step in rebuilding their relationship with Fiji.

McCully said the reinstatement of the High Commissioner reflects the further normalisation of their relationship with Fiji and will enable them to better engage with Fiji on economic, trade and regional issues.

Meanwhile, Australian High Commissioner to Fiji, Margaret Twomey has also officially taken up her position.

Twomey also presented her credentials to the President Ratu Epeli Nailatikau at the Government House yesterday. 

Twomey started her career as Desk officer, East Europe Analyst in 1989 after which she joined the Australian High Commission in Fiji as Deputy High Commissioner in 2002.

There is still no confirmation on when Fiji is expected to conclude its selection of a High Commissioner to Australia.