The people and Government of Kiribati will always be an integral members of the Blue Pacific Continent - Bainimarama

The people and Government of Kiribati will always be an integral members of the Blue Pacific Continent - Bainimarama

By Zodelle Bhan
Saturday 03/09/2022
[Photo: Fijian Government]

The people and Government of Kiribati will always be an integral member of the Blue Pacific Continent as we share a rich history, vast ocean, and Pacific culture that has withstood and will continue to withstand the test of time.

This was the message by Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama on the ongoing efforts to re-engage with the Republic of Kiribati.

He says the Forum Leaders remain committed to a dialogue with the Government of Kiribati to explore options for closer diplomatic engagement between Kiribati and the Pacific Islands Forum.

Bainimarama says the Fijian Minister for Fisheries, Semi Koroilavesau, traveled to Kiribati last week to hand over the Chair of the Forum Fisheries Committee and his Envoy to initiate re-engagement discussions in-person with the Government of Kiribati including on its decision to withdraw from the Pacific Islands Forum.

He says he and his Government respect the position that has been taken by President Taneti Maamau and his Government.

He adds as Chair of the Pacific Islands Forum, he remains committed to ensuring the solidarity and unity of the region.

He says it is clear that we are stronger when we are united as one region in confronting a dynamic, challenging, and fluid strategic environment.

Bainimarama adds building on the discussions he had between his Special Envoy and the Vice President of Kiribati, Dr Teuea Toatu, the Leaders of the PIF remain committed to beginning the re-engagement process with Kiribati, as agreed in the Forum Leaders meeting in Suva last month.

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