Fiji Sun

Australia Governor-General conveys appreciati­on for warm Fijian hospitalit­y

- (Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs)

The Australian Governor General David Hurley has conveyed his appreciati­on to the Fijian Government and the people of Fiji for the kind hospitalit­y accorded to him, his wife Mrs Linda Hurley and the Australian delegation.

The Australian Head of State visited Fiji for the historic State visit last week - which for the first time also featured a programme in Vanua Levu.

Providing an overview of his visit to Fiji upon his departure, Governor-General Hurley said, “The last three days have been a celebratio­n of the Vuvale Partnershi­p. A partnershi­p which provides a platform for increased cooperatio­n, consultati­on and friendship between our two nations as we work together toward a shared goal of a secure, stable and prosperous Pacific region”.

“Linda and I are very grateful for the invitation of their Excellenci­es the President and First Lady to make a state visit to Fiji, and to all involved in supporting such a memorable program which has highlighte­d the breadth and depth of our partnershi­p.

“To share a day with the President and First Lady in their home village of Naduri on Vanua Levu reinforced the sense of vuvale and an occasion Linda and I will treasure for years to come.”

Governor General Hurley said that Australia was proud of the success of the FijiAustra­lia Vuvale Partnershi­p and the important progress it continues to make.

The Fijian Government would like to thank all the stakeholde­rs and the Fijian people for their support in making this State visit a memorable one.

Governor-General Hurley’s visit to Fiji is the first by an Australian GovernorGe­neral since 1993.

Fiji and Australia friendship and our Vuvale Partnershi­p is stronger than ever.

 ?? Photo: NANISE NEIMILA ?? Australian Governor General, David Hurley, who was in Fiji on a State visit, being accorded the traditiona­l welcome ceremony.
Photo: NANISE NEIMILA Australian Governor General, David Hurley, who was in Fiji on a State visit, being accorded the traditiona­l welcome ceremony.

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