Remarks by Helene Tuling Acting Deputy Chief of Mission, U.S. Embassy Suva Deputy Prime Minister, Honorable Speaker of the House, Nobles of the Realm, Ministers of the Crow, High Commissioners, Members of the Diplomatic Corps, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, Welcome and thank you for joining us this evening. While our most visible representation here …
Read More» The United States of America, the Republic of Palau, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Federated States of Micronesia, as Pacific nations, jointly reaffirm our interest in a free, open, and prosperous Indo-Pacific region. We recognize our unique, historic, and special relationships, and reaffirm our countries’ commitments to the Compacts of Free Association, …
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“Fiji is an important partner in the South Pacific, and it was important for me to come here to see the region first-hand, meet with my counterparts – specifically Admiral Naupoto and Captain Tawake – and discuss areas for mutual cooperation. I was also honored to spend time with the Prime Minister today as well. …
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Good evening and thank you all for joining us as we start our 6th annual Young Pacific Leaders conference. I have the great honor and privilege to be here all the way from Washington D.C. on behalf of the U.S. Department of State to share a few brief words with you. I want to welcome …
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President Remengesau, President Christian, President Heine, President Waqa, President Mamau, and other honorable guests. My warm greetings from Washington. First, I would like to express my gratitude to President Remengesau for the invitation to participate in the Micronesia Presidents’ Summit. I greatly value the opportunity for the United States to participate in this important event. …
Read More» Honorable President and First Lady; ministers, members of parliament , and government representatives; High Commissioners and representatives of the diplomatic corps, including my good friend Tsuguyoshi Hada from the Embassy of Japan in Suva; General Salene and Admiral Kreitz; Marines, soldiers, and sailors; distinguished guests; ladies and gentlemen: Mauri, and a very good morning to you …
Read More» On behalf of the government of the United States, the U.S. Department of State, and the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, let me say thank you to Commissioner Qiliho and our good friends up at the Police Special Response Unit, the Fiji Police Force, the Ministry of Defense, and the Ministry of …
Read More» BULA VINAKA. My name is Commander Andy Strickland, and I am the Commanding Officer of USS Shoup (DDG 86). Firstly, thank you to the city of Suva for the heartfelt welcome back – this is Shoup’s second visit to Fiji after a short ten-day patrol of the Pacific Ocean waters, and the crew and I …
Read More» Ni Sa Bula Vinaka. Good morning. I am so pleased to be here with the Police Commissioner, our trainers from the Drug Enforcement Administration, or DEA, and all of the police and customs officers who will be participating in this training. We are honored to be hosting this training which will make Fiji much more …
Read More» On behalf of the United States Government and the U.S. Embassy in Suva, let me say thank you to Commissioner Qiliho and our good friends in the Ministry of Defense and Ministry of Foreign Affairs for making this occasion possible. Thank you too to our Regional Security Officer, Shawn Gray, who has proven himself to …
Read More» I am delighted to be here at the opening of this exciting event. I know, we often say “exciting” about our events – and usually for a good reason. But this time we are talking about something REALLY exciting: a technology that has a potential to revolutionize the way we operate – in governance, finance, …
Read More» This is a very special day, and I am honored to be here for the unveiling of a special run of commemorative stamps celebrating 50 years of the Peace Corps in Fiji. Before I begin, I’d like to express my sincere thanks to the Philatelic Bureau and Post Office Fiji for their partnership and collaboration …
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