Fiji

Nauru decides to open embassy in Jerusalem, becomes 10th country with embassy in Israel's capital

The decision came after Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar reached an understanding with Lionel Aingimea, Nauru's deputy president and foreign affairs, trade and justice minister.

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Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar with Lionel Aingimea, Nauru's deputy president and foreign affairs minister.
Left to Right - Josh Reinstein, President of the Israel Allies Foundation; Prime Minister of Fiji, Sitiveni Ligamamada Rabuka; Deputy Prime Minister of Fiji, Villiame R. Gavoka, holding the signed Israel Allies Foundation declaration establishing the Fiji Israel Allies Caucus.

Fiji establishes Israel Allies Caucus in effort to promote moving national embassies to Jerusalem

The caucus, the 65th affiliated with the Israel Allies Foundation worldwide, was launched at the Fijian Parliament in Suva on Tuesday. It will be chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Viliame Gavoka.

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Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Fiji’s Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka pose for a picture after signing a treaty and an alliance, as Fiji’s President Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu looks on at State House in Suva, Fiji, July 6, 2026.

Australia signs major defense alliance with Fiji as China plans nuclear missile test in Pacific

"An attack on Fiji from an outside force would trigger Australia's full support for Fiji and for its sovereignty," Albanese said.

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PAPUA NEW Guinea Christian pilgrims take part in the annual support march for Israel in Jerusalem on the occasion of the Sukkot holiday, organized by the International Christian Embassy and the Jerusalem municipality, on October 15, 2008.

Israel to open representative office in Papua New Guinea, FM Sa'ar announces after talks with PM

Sa'ar said that he thanked Marape for his support and friendship with Israel, specifically noting that Marape had decided to move Papua New Guinea's embassy to Jerusalem in 2023.

|ByTZVI JASPER

Grapevine May 4, 2025: A period of diplomacy

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

MAY 4, 2025ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
AMBASSADORS TO the UN meet with President Isaac Herzog.

Fiji to open embassy in Jerusalem, Israel's FM Gideon Sa'ar announces

Sa'ar reportedly pledged to provide patrol boats after a request to assist in Fiji's efforts to control the illegal drug trade in the country. 

FEBRUARY 18, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka and Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar meet in Munich, February 14, 2025.

As war rages, Fijian charter flight becomes repatriation mission

Many airlines have canceled flights due to fears of rocket attacks and war.

OCTOBER 11, 2023ByMAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN
Pastor Manasa Kolibuso from Fiji plants an oak tree at the new Christian Embassy Nature Park during the Feast of Tabernacles.

We thank them for coming to celebrate the Feast of the Tabernacles - editorial

At a time when antisemitism and anti-Israel prejudice have again surfaced around the world, the Christian pilgrim's support for Israel should not be taken for granted.

OCTOBER 6, 2023ByJPOST EDITORIAL
March of the Nations: Thousands of Christians from more than 90 countries march through the streets of Jerusalem on October 4, 2023.

Hundreds of Evangelicals led by Fiji dep. PM to take historic flight to Israel

The more than-16,000 km. flight will be run by Fiji Airways, which will be making the airline’s first-ever landing in Israel.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023ByMAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN
King Jesus Banner, dance banner unveiled on opening night of Feast of the Tabernacles by the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem, 2022.

Fiji sends delegation to Israel ahead of Jerusalem embassy opening in 2024

The United States, Papua New Guinea, Kosovo, Guatemala, and Honduras already have embassies in Jerusalem.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023ByREUTERS
Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka speaks during the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Summit at United Nations headquarters in New York City, New York, U.S., September 18, 2023.

Israel's best UN allies are the Pacific Islands - opinion

Pacific Island states have the best record of voting in staunch favor of Israel at the United Nations, and yet most Israelis can't find them on a map.

AUGUST 9, 2023ByAVI KUMAR
FIJI PAVILION at Expo 2020 in Dubai: Fiji has announced that it will establish an embassy in Israel..

Grapevine June 28, 2023: A missed anniversary

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

JUNE 28, 2023ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
ALON GOLDMAN (left), BMW marketing manager, at Delek Motors with Dr. Doron Kreiser and his racing car.

Permanent UN ambassadors meet with President Herzog

The group was somewhat smaller than previous delegations, but that may have been due to fears of travel to the Middle East during the current security situation.

MAY 14, 2023ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
President Isaac Herzog addresses the wave of violence in Israeli society in a speech on May 8, 2023.

Grapevine August 5, 2022: Rabbi of the Western Wall hosts Reform Jew

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

AUGUST 9, 2022ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
PREISIDENT RATU WILIAME M. KATONIVERE of Fiji being led into the President’s Residence by President Isaac Herzog.