Rabuka says we must prevent the recurrence of wars on the scale of those we have gone through

Rabuka says we must prevent the recurrence of wars on the scale of those we have gone through

By Alipate Narawa
Saturday 11/11/2023
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka. [Image: Fiji Government]

In our time, we must examine what we are doing to prevent the recurrence of wars on the scale of those we have gone through.

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka highlighted this at the First Dialogue on Political Leadership, Regionalism, Peace, and Security, speaking on the significance of Remembrance Day, specifically commemorating World War One.

Rabuka says at 11 o'clock on the 11th of November, we will remember the end of World War One and pray for those who sacrificed their lives for the future we live in, saying never again.

He says that World War Two and subsequent conflicts had left an indelible mark.

The Prime Minister paid tribute to those who made the supreme sacrifice and prompted leaders to consider the actions needed in the present to avoid the repetition of such large-scale wars. He extended his thoughts to those currently embroiled in conflicts in Europe and the Middle East, emphasising the need for prayers and strategic planning to prevent similar conflicts in the Pacific region.

Rabuka says today's Pacific Islands Forum post-dialogue sessions will focus on the 2050 Strategy Implementation Plan. He says discussions will revolve around engaging Pacific partnerships strategically to deliver impactful programs for the benefit of the Blue Pacific Region.

Prime Minister Rabuka's call for reflection and proactive leadership underscores the importance of collective action to maintain peace and security in the Pacific region.

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