Speeches Archives | U.S. Embassy in Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Tonga, and Tuvalu

Joint Statement from the President of the United States and the Presidents of the Freely Associated States

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, ...

By U.S. Embassy Suva | 22 May, 2019 | Topics: News, Speeches

Statement by U.S. Pacific Fleet Commander Admiral John Aquilino

“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. ...

By U.S. Embassy Suva | 2 May, 2019 | Topics: News, Speeches

PDAS W. Patrick Murphy Remarks: Young Pacific Leaders Conference Pacific Night Opening Reception

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 ...

By U.S. Embassy Suva | 7 March, 2019 | Topics: News, Speeches

Statement from Secretary Pompeo to the Micronesia Presidents’ Summit

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. ...

By U.S. Embassy Suva | 19 February, 2019 | Topics: News, Speeches

Chargé d’Affaires Michael Goldman Speech: Commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Tarawa

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 ...

By U.S. Embassy Suva | 27 November, 2018 | Topics: Speeches

Police Peacekeeping Officer Nachama Rosen Remarks: IPPOS Training Opening Ceremony

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 ...

By U.S. Embassy Suva | 6 November, 2018 | Topics: Speeches

Remarks: Commander Andy Strickland, USS Shoup Commanding Officer

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 ...

By U.S. Embassy Suva | 16 October, 2018 | Topics: Speeches

Chargé d’Affaires Michael Goldman Speech: Precursor Chemical Investigations Course

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 ...

By U.S. Embassy Suva | 10 September, 2018 | Topics: Speeches

Chargé d’Affaires Michael Goldman Speech: Letter of Agreement Signing on Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement

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 ...

By U.S. Embassy Suva | 27 April, 2018 | Topics: Speeches

Chargé d’Affaires Michael Goldman Speech: Launch of the Blockchain TechCamp

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, ...

By U.S. Embassy Suva | 12 April, 2018 | Topics: Speeches

Chargé d’Affaires Michael Goldman Speech: Launch of the Commemorative Stamps

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 ...

By U.S. Embassy Suva | 28 March, 2018 | Topics: Speeches

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