A vision for an Ocean of Peace
“THE vision for a united and cohesive Fiji is dovetailed very well with my vision of the ‘Ocean of Peace’ for the Pacific.”
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka, while speaking on the motion on the address by the President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere during the opening the 2024 Session of Parliament said, “On many occasions at home and in the international and regional arena, I continue to champion the concept of Ocean of Peace and I sincerely hope that the Pacific Leaders will discuss and embrace the concept in its next meeting this year to be held in the Kingdom of Tonga in August.”
PM Rabuka added his vision was that “we must all come together to promote and elevate peace for our vast maritime area – the Blue Pacific”.
“The aim is to promote peace as the highest virtue in the Pacific. We must continue to embrace the “Pacific Way” of patient dialogue and consensus building as our common heritage and core to our ‘VUVALE’ – the Pacific family.”
PM Rabuka said the Government will work with other nations, through the Pacific Island Forum, to ensure that the concept of an Ocean of Peace will enhance and not reduce each state’s full sovereign rights.
“We are currently in the process of developing a framework for our Foreign Policy through a white paper. The white paper will clearly define our identity and values, while setting a new direction, in expressing our goals, priorities and ambitions.”
“The intent is to better position Fiji in its role in the region and globally with clarity in our responsibility as a member of the Blue Pacific Continent.”
PM Rabuka said in 2024 the Government will continue to implement a range of climate change actions based on these key initiatives particularly in energy, agriculture, forestry, health, natural ecosystems and disaster management.