TheFiji Mission to the European Union is responsible forFiji's diplomatic relations with theEuropean Union and with all member countries, except those with which Fiji maintains specific diplomatic relations, such as the United Kingdom.
The Mission, which was first established in July 1973, is based inBrussels, Belgium, and doubles as Fiji's Embassy to Belgium. TheHead of Mission to the European Union, currently [H.E Mr Deo Saran], also holds the title ofAmbassador to Belgium. He is assisted by Counsellor (Mr Nidhendra Pratap SINGH, who is responsible foragriculture andtrade) and First Secretary, Mr Mesake LEDUA. In addition, there are three supporting staff.
The main focus of the Mission is to promote Fiji's trading interests and gain markets for Fiji'ssugar through such agreements as theLomé Convention and theCotonou Agreement. It has also helped negotiatetariff concessions and preferential market quotas for the export of garments and cannedtuna to European countries.
Rabukawaqa, who was Fiji'sHigh Commissioner to the United Kingdom, was accredited as Head of Mission to the European Union and as Ambassador to Belgium, but was not resident.
^"Vocea passes away".fbc.com.fj. Fiji Broadcasting Corporation. 27 June 2014. Retrieved2 September 2014.Vocea was serving his second term in office as Fiji's representative to the EU and Belgium, an appointment he has held since 2009.
