"Bula from Fiji! On the shores of the Pacific Ocean, among wonderful people. #Fiji #Nature #PacificOcean #nofilter #IndiaFiji"
That is the tweet just uploaded by the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi after he checked in at Suva’s Grand Pacific Hotel.
He has also taken a photo saying he is now on the shores of the Pacific Ocean in Fiji.
Modi arrived at Nausori Airport at about 5.30 this morning and was greeted by Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama.
The Indian Prime Minister then inspected the guard of honour by the RFMF.
The RFMF band then played the Indian National Anthem.
Modi then introduced his delegation to the Fijian Prime Minister while Bainimarama also introduced Narendra Modi to his cabinet ministers.
At 9.30 this morning, Modi will be accorded are full traditional welcome ceremony to be performed by the people of Sorokoba, Ba.
Members of the public will not be allowed to shake hands with Modi unless prior arrangements have been made.
Then at 10.40am Bainimarama will meet Modi at his office for the signing of some agreements between the two countries.
At 11.30am, Modi and Bainimarama will address the Fijian parliament.
At 5pm today, Modi will visit the Fiji National Univesity.
This will be followed by the Pacific leaders meeting with the Indian Prime Minister at Grand Pacific Hotel.
This is a historic week for Fiji as Modi visits the country today while Chinese President, Xi Jinping will arrive on Friday.
Prime Minister Bainimarama said there will be good news for all Fijians through these visits as India and China are ready to provide more assistance.
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