Washington, June 4 (IANS) The United States, India, Japan and Australia are moving beyond diplomatic consultations and launching practical initiatives on maritime security, infrastructure and regional resilience, Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said, signalling a more action-oriented role for the Quad in the Indo-Pacific.At a Congressional hearing on Wednesday (local time), Rubio highlighted the growing importance of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, commonly known as the Quad, as a centra…
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Suva, May 27 (IANS) India and Kiribati on Wednesday discussed ways to further strengthen cooperation in copra and coconut oil development. The discussions were held during a meeting between India’s High Commissioner to Fiji Suneet Mehta and a delegation from Kiribati led by Minister for Tourism, Commerce, Industry and Cooperatives Tangariki Reete in Suva.”High Commissioner Suneet Mehta was honoured to meet with delegation from Kiribati led by Minister for Tourism, Commerce, Industry and Cooperat…
New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong on Tuesday called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, holding discussions on the growing India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in various sectors.“Happy to receive Senator Penny Wong, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Australia. We discussed the growing India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in areas such as defence, trade, technology and ensuring supply chain resilience. India and Australia will…
New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor on Tuesday said that the Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting held in New Delhi on Tuesday delivered “strong, concrete results”, including the announcement of new initiatives on maritime surveillance, domain awareness, and coast guard coordination. “Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting delivers strong, concrete results. From enhanced maritime security to new initiatives on maritime security, port infrastructure, critical minerals, and energy res…
New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday emphasised the economic and strategic importance of the Quad, stating that the member states, which are “vibrant democracies”, represent a third of the world’s GDP and share strong values. Addressing a joint press statement, along with Foreign Ministers of India, Australia and Japan, Rubio announced Quad initiatives on maritime security, port infrastructure and energy security.He said, “To Ministers Jaishankar, Wong, and Moteg…
New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong on Tuesday announced that Quad is taking several new initiatives, including an energy security initiative, working on critical minerals, and support for port infrastructure in Fiji. In her joint press statement along with Foreign Ministers of India, Japan and the US following the Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi on Tuesday, Penny Wong stated, “At every meeting that we have had, we have been focused on momentum and on mak…
Port Moresby, April 13 (IANS) Samoa will make a second consecutive appearance at the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup after winning the 2026 East Asia-Pacific Qualifier in Papua New Guinea on Monday.Olive Lefaga Lemoe’s side went unbeaten at Amini Park in Port Moresby, beating Fiji, Indonesia, Vanuatu and the hosts to claim the trophy.Samoa defeated Fiji on the final day to close out their campaign and claim World Cup tickets, this time defending 130. Avetia Mapu, who led the side at the 2024 editi…
Suva, March 26 (IANS) India’s High Commissioner to Fiji Suneet Mehta held a meeting with Fiji’s Minister for Agriculture, Waterways and Sugar Industry Tomasi Tunabuna on Thursday, with discussions focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation in agriculture and capacity building. “High Commissioner Suneet Mehta was pleased to call on Minister for Agriculture, Waterways and Sugar Industry, Hon. Tomasi Tunabuna,” Indian High Commission in Suva posted on X. “Productive discussions were held focusi…
Suva, March 10 (IANS) India and Fiji on Tuesday held discussions focused on strengthening cooperation in myriad areas, including digital and multimedia communications, climate initiatives, waste management, training and capacity building. The talks were held during a meeting between India’s High Commissioner to Fiji Suneet Mehta and Fiji’s Minister for Information, Environment and Climate Change Lynda Tabuya.In a post on X, India’s High Commission in Fiji stated, “High Commissioner Suneet Mehta …
Suva, Feb 13 (IANS) India’s High Commissioner to Fiji Suneet Mehta held a meeting with Fiji’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade Sakiasi Ditoka, discussing new avenues to further strengthen bilateral cooperation across priority sectors of mutual interest. “High Commissioner Suneet Mehta was honoured to call on the Minister for Fiji’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade Honourable Sakiasi Ditoka. The meeting featured warm and constructive discussions reaffirming the endurin…