New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has reaffirmed Fiji’s importance as a key regional partner following a phone conversation with Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka yesterday.
In a post on X, Luxon said the two leaders discussed a range of issues affecting both countries, including the ongoing fuel crisis and efforts to combat the flow of illicit drugs across the Pacific.
“Fiji is an indispensable partner to New Zealand in the Pacific. So, I enjoyed speaking by phone last night with my friend, Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka,” Luxon said.
The New Zealand Prime Minister said the discussion focused on shared challenges and opportunities facing the two countries.
“We discussed the issues that matter for both of us, from navigating the fuel crisis to preventing the flow of drugs.”
The comments come as Pacific nations continue to grapple with disruptions to fuel supply chains and increasing concerns over transnational drug trafficking routes in the region.
Luxon also highlighted opportunities for deeper cooperation between Fiji and New Zealand, particularly in trade and security.
“There’s more Fiji and New Zealand can do together, whether that’s achieving our ambition for two-way trade or growing our security partnership.”
The remarks signal New Zealand’s continued commitment to strengthening ties with Fiji, one of its closest partners in the Pacific, as both countries work to address regional economic and security challenges.
