Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Wednesday met Fiji Deputy Prime Minister Biman Prasad on Wednesday and deliberated upon advancing ties between the two nations through development cooperation.
In a series of tweets, Jaishankar posted: “Great to meet @FijiGovernment DPM @bimanprasad in Nadi shortly after our meeting in New Delhi. Discussed further advancing our long-standing ties through our development cooperation.”
Jaishankar and Fiji President Wiliame Katonivere inaugurated the 12th Hindi Vishwa Sammelan at Nadi, Indian MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi posted on Twitter.
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At the event, Jaishankar emphasized on promoting the Hindi language across the world. The opening ceremony saw the traditional Fijian welcome of Sevu Sevu, and the release of a commemorative postal stamp as well as six Hindi language books, Bagchi tweeted.
Jaishankar visited the Sri Siva Subrahmanya Swami temple in Nadi and had a darshan.
“Visited the Sri Siva Subrahmanya Swami temple in Nadi and had a darshan. Along with my Parliamentary colleagues, could see firsthand our vibrant culture and traditions flourishing in Fiji,” Jaishankar posted.
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