Richard Marles (Corio, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Defence) Share this | Hansard source

on indulgence—Mr Speaker, can I join you in welcoming the Hon. Manoa Kamikamica, the Deputy Prime Minister of Fiji, and his delegation. To have Deputy Prime Minister Kamikamica with us in this place, where one year ago our prime ministers renewed and elevated our Vuvale Partnership, is a distinct honour. In the past year we've significantly progressed shared priorities, including economic recovery, security and climate resilience, and deepened the strong personal ties our two governments have formed. I'd also like to recognise the exemplary role that Fiji plays in our Pacific region. We are deeply grateful for that. Australia and Fiji share an interest in strong regional architecture and a desire to work through the Pacific Islands Forum in the Pacific way on our shared challenges.

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