India to boost Fiji's maritime security, announces wider cooperation in defence

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday announced that India will extend support to strengthen Fiji’s maritime security, including training and equipment assistance, as part of a broader action plan on defence and security cooperation,He made the remarks during a joint press meet with visiting Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka in New Delhi.PM Modi said, “We have decided to strengthen mutual cooperation in the field of defence and security, For this, an action plan has been prepared. To enhance Fiji’s maritime security, India will provide cooperation in training and equipment. In the areas of cyber security and data protection, we are ready to share our experience.”The Prime Minister also underlined that both countries were united against terrorism. “We

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agree that terrorism is a big challenge for the whole of humanity. We express our gratitude to Prime Minister Rabuka and the Government of Fiji for their cooperation and support in our fight against terrorism,” he added.Highlighting Fiji’s role in the Pacific, PM Modi said India sees the island nation as a hub for regional cooperation. “We both support a free, open, inclusive, secure and prosperous