While Kevin Rudd took a hardline approach towards Fiji during his tenure as Australian Prime Minister, there is hope that the ties between Fiji and Australia can be strengthened with Rudd's recent appointment as Minister for Foreign Affairs.
Fiji's Foreign Minister Ratu Inoke Kubuabola sent Rudd a congratulatory letter after his appointed stating that Fiji hopes to cultivate stronger ties with Australia through Rudd's appointment Foreign Affairs minister.
The Ministry of Information confirmed that Ratu Inoke told Rudd that Fiji and Australia enjoy long and deep historical ties and it is his hope and that of the people of Fiji that these ties will be strengthened under his stewardship.
Ratu Inoke said as important neighbors, efforts to deepen the mutual trust and cooperation between Fiji and Australia are in keeping with the fundamental interests of both our nations and peoples.
He told Rudd that he looks forward to working with him in enhancing bilateral ties and in promoting common interests and shared values on the regional and global stage.
Story by: Roneel Lal
Ties between Fiji and Aust could be strengthened
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