US vows to work with Fiji, region
THE United States of America has reaffirmed its commitment to work closely with Fiji and the Region in advancing the shared vision of building lasting peace and prosperity.
This was the key message of the commemoration of the 244th anniversary of Independence celebrations.
The program, organised by the United States Embassy in Suva recently, was attended by the Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama and members of the diplomatic corps, senior government officials, and multilateral stakeholders.
The 244th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence was on July 4th, 2020.
U.S. Ambassador to Fiji, Joseph Cella reflected on the significance of the bilateral cooperation between Fiji and the United States.
“The United States and Fiji share a very special bond, based on partnership, peace and friendship. On this 244th Anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence we celebrate the birth of democracy, freedom, independence, and our many blessings.
“The principles and values that Fiji and the United States share: freedom, sovereignty, family and faith, bind us together. We look forward to working with Fiji, and our allies and partners in the region, to further promote honored and hallowed principles and values,” Ambassador Cella said.
He commended Fiji’s remarkable achievements on the 50th Independence Anniversary and also reaffirmed the United States commitment to deepening engagements with Fiji and the region.
“The United States values the long-standing, vibrant partnership we have with Fiji and the Pacific, and we commend Fiji on its 50th year of Independence.
Fiji and United States share common values and principles that provides the foundation for enhanced engagement and cooperation both now and in the future.
The theme of the celebration was “Stars and Stripes Forever” which was a reference to the U.S. flag.