India and Fiji have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on visa exemption for holders of diplomatic and official passports.

* Under this agreement, diplomatic and official passport holders will be able to enter, transit, and stay in each other territories without a visa for a period not exceeding 90 days.

* The MoU was exchanged in the presence of Prime Minister of Fiji "Sitiveni Rabuka" and External Affairs Minister "Dr. S Jaishankar".

* In a joint press conference in Fiji, Dr. S Jaishankar 16th Feb 2023 said, India and Fiji have close and long-standing ties and both countries reviewed the bilateral ties.

* He said, India and Fiji have inaugurated the solarization of the State House in Suva and this is the first of a series that India is supporting in the Pacific Islands.

* He said this reflects India’s commitment towards climate action. On the visa waiver agreement, Dr. Jaishankar said, it will be helpful in encouraging greater travel between both countries...

Source : News on Air