Indonesia opens embassy in Fiji

Indonesia opens embassy in Fiji

JAKARTA: Indonesia opened an embassy in the Republic of Fiji
at Holiday Inn Hotel in Suva on Thursday, marking the start of
diplomatic ties between the two countries.

Director General for Asian, Pacific and African Affairs
Makarim Wibisono officiated the new embassy in a ceremony
attended by Fijian Foreign Minister Kaliopate Tavola,
representatives of international organizations, Fijian public
leaders, and the Indonesian community in the tiny republic.

A statement released by the Indonesian foreign ministry said
the opening of the embassy was aimed at expanding and promoting
trade between the two countries.

New Zealand Prime Minister Phil Ghoff welcomed the opening of
the embassy, hoping that Indonesia would help Fiji under the
Pacific Island Countries Trade Agreement (PICTA) and the Pacific
Agreement for Closer Economic Relation (PACER). -- JP