15 Apr 2015

Fiji foreign policy underlines equality - Kubuabola

8:45 am on 15 April 2015

Fiji's Minister of Foreign Affairs Ratu Inoke Kubuabola says his country's international relations remain guided by the principles of equality among all states.

Fiji Foreign Minister Ratu Inoke Kubuabola

Fiji Foreign Minister Ratu Inoke Kubuabola Photo: supp

Ratu Inoke Kubuabola's comment came while opening a workshop in Suva discussing Fiji's foreign policy.

He said the government Look North Policy, South-South Cooperation and foreign policy mantra of 'Friend to all, enemy to none,' would serve Fiji well.

Stakeholders at this week's workshop are reportedly deliberating on Fiji's draft foreign policy statement.

Ratu Inoke emphasised that the government prioritises respect for national sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity, non-interference in internal affairs of states and respect for international treaties.

Delegates at Fiji foreign policy workshop, Suva.

Delegates at Fiji foreign policy workshop, Suva. Photo: Supplied