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Fiji andIndonesia established relations on 17 June 1974.[1][2] At that time, the Indonesian mission to Fiji was accredited through the Indonesian embassy inWellington,New Zealand. On 22 August 2002,Indonesia opened their embassy inSuva.[3] Fiji reciprocated by opening theirembassy inJakarta on 6 April 2011 which is also accredited toEast Timor andSingapore.[4]
Although the trade volume is relatively small with a value of US$36 million in 2007,[5] Indonesia sees Fiji as a potential gate to enter the South Pacific market. According to the Indonesian Center for Statistics, the trade balance was heavily in favor to Indonesia that enjoyed trade surpluses for years. Indonesian exports to Fiji sees increasing trends that reached a total of US$18.63 million in 2006, US$18.74 million in 2007, and US$23.23 million in 2008.[3]
Fijians mainly rely on foreign imports for their daily needs since those are not being produced locally. Fiji mainly traded with Australia and New Zealand, and Indonesia saw this as an opportunity to enter the local market. Indonesian exports to Fiji are mainly daily products such as paper, fiber, textiles, electrical equipments, home appliances and electronics, furniture, gift and craft, fashion products, convenience foods, coffee, shampoo, soap, detergent, plastics, chemicals, automotive and parts, and also agricultural equipments.[3]
Initially, the trade sector dominated the relations between the two countries. The two countries, however, have agreed to expand their relations in other sectors, including tourism, business and education. Fiji has sent dozens of their students to study in several Indonesian universities.[5] On 8 January 2014, theIndonesian government donated FJ$1 million (US$528,899) for the formation of the proposed Regional Police Academy at Nasova, Suva. The academy which will be based in Fiji will train police officers from the fourMelanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) countries.[6]
From 23 to 24 April 2025, Fijian Prime MinisterSitiveni Rabuka traveled to Indonesia as part of an official visit intended to strengthen relations between the two nations.[7] When he arrived at Merdeka Palace in Jakarta, he was given the highest ceremonial Guard of Honor.[8]
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