PM receives courtesy call from honorary consul of fiji in LA
PRIME Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has conveyed his appreciation to the Fijian diaspora in United States, Canada and around the world, who continue to give back to Fiji and support the nation’s development aspirations.
The Head of Government said this as he received a courtesy call from the Honorary Consul of Fiji in Los Angeles Vinod Bhindi last week.
The meeting enabled discussions on the current areas of cooperation between Fiji and United States, the way forward to strengthen partnership in trade and investment, tourism and economy.
Prime Minister Bainimarama acknowledged Mr Bhindi for his commitment towards Fiji and assured the Fijian Government’s support to work closely with him to elevate levels of cooperation.
In response, Mr Bhindi commended Prime Minister Bainimarama for his strong and decisive leadership in taking the nation forward during the most challenging times, and for demonstrating Fiji’s solidarity and strength as a leader at the global and regional levels.
Mr Bhindi said he was happy to meet the Prime Minister and have discussions on the potential areas of cooperation in the post pandemic era.
During the meeting, he outlined a number of initiatives which are currently being explored to complement the Fijian Government’s ongoing work in the areas of economic recovery, trade and tourism, and building resilient infrastructure.
Mr Bhindi said the timely cooperation with Fiji Airways and Fiji Tourism in promoting Fiji’s lucrative tourism industry in the United States and Canada.
During his visit to Fiji this week, Mr Bhindi has been consulting Fijian stakeholders on promoting our local businesses abroad for increased export opportunities and marketing of Fijian made products in the United States and Canada.
He said with Fiji reopening its borders and with the resumption of tourism, there is a great investment environment, and by using his networks in San Francisco and Washington, Mr. Bhindi is keen on bringing in new investors to scope areas of investment in Fiji, especially in tourism and trade.
Mr Bhindi is a Southern Californiabased businessman who was born and raised in Fiji. He migrated to North America in 1975.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs)