President Murmu to Strengthen Ties with Pacific Nations on Historic Three-Nation Visit

President Droupadi Murmu will embark on a historic visit to Fiji, New Zealand, and Timor-Leste from August 5-10, 2024. This visit, focusing on reinforcing bilateral relations and India's Act East policy, marks the first-ever presidential visit to the Pacific island nations.

President Droupadi Murmu is scheduled to embark on a significant three-nation tour next week, commencing with Fiji on August 5, where she will address the Fijian parliament. Her stay in Fiji will last until August 7.

During this visit, President Murmu will engage in bilateral meetings with Fiji's President Wiliame Katonivere and Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka in Suva. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs' Secretary East, Jaideep Mazumdar, emphasized the robust people-to-people ties shared between India and Fiji, designating Fiji as a 'special partner' in the Pacific.

The visit will also include a community interaction in Suva, showcasing the Indian-Fijian diaspora's deep-rooted connections. Following Fiji, President Murmu will proceed to New Zealand and Timor-Leste, marking her first-ever state visits to these nations, reflecting a strong commitment to India's Act East policy, the strengthening of bilateral ties, and the development of the region.

(With inputs from agencies.)