Fiji's embassy in Jerusalem officially unveiled as a significant, principled, and groundbreaking move.
In a historic moment, Fiji's embassy in Israel's capital was officially opened on Tuesday. The reception, hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Jerusalem, was attended by key figures from both nations.
Sitiveni Rabuka, the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Fiji, was present at the event, along with Gideon Sa'ar, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Israel. Also in attendance were Lynda Tabuya, the Minister of Information of Fiji, and Pio Tikoduadua, the Minister of Defense.
The occasion was marked by remarks from both leaders. Prime Minister Rabuka and Minister Sa'ar took turns to address the gathering, with the latter expressing gratitude for the establishment of an embassy in Jerusalem.
Minister Sa'ar highlighted the ancient roots of the Jewish people in the land, referring to archaeological findings from the City of David as evidence. He stated that Jerusalem represents the fulfillment of a three-thousand-year-old dream for the Jewish people.
The Israeli Minister also emphasised the historical significance of the moment, stating that the embassy inauguration marks a part of the living history of Jerusalem. He praised Prime Minister Rabuka for establishing the Fijian embassy in Jerusalem, stating that he had laid a stone in the ancient walls of the city.
Minister Sa'ar spoke of the deep connection between Israel and Fiji, rooted in shared biblical values and mutual respect. He referred to an alliance of believers between Jews and Christians, based on deep faith and biblical roots.
The meeting between the two leaders took place on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference earlier this year. The embassy inauguration follows understandings reached between Minister Sa'ar and Prime Minister Rabuka in February.
It is worth noting that the President of Fiji, Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu, was not present at the opening of the embassy in Jerusalem. However, the Prime Minister of Fiji, Sitiveni Rabuka, was active in diplomatic visits around that time.
In his address, Minister Sa'ar thanked Prime Minister Rabuka for establishing an embassy in Jerusalem, emphasising the symbolic significance of the move to the Jewish people. He expressed hope that the relationship between Israel and Fiji would continue to grow and strengthen in the years to come.
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