Recently, Fijian officials and honorary guests participated in an Australian Air Force C-27J Spartan familiarisation flight over the Fijian coast.
This was part of the Defence Pacific Air Program’s VIP day, hosted to strengthen partnerships.
Earlier, Fiji has alos taken delivery of its second Guardian-class Patrol Boat, the RFNS Puamau, at a handover ceremony at HMAS Stirling, Western Australia.
The Prime Minister of Fiji Sitiveni Rabuka received the vessel on behalf of the Government of Fiji.
Australia’s Minister for Defence Industry and Minister for International Development and the Pacific Pat Conroy MP said in a statement that Australia is proud to be Fiji’s security partner of choice.
“The delivery of the second Guardian-class Patrol Boat today is a tangible demonstration of our Vuvale Partnership. By enhancing Fiji’s maritime security capabilities, we are more effective in tackling our shared regional challenges together.”
The RFNS Puamau is the second vessel delivered to Fiji, and the 19th vessel delivered under the Pacific Maritime Security Program.
Australia has a record of 30-year commitment of uninterrupted engagement with its Pacific partners in support of a stable, prosperous and secure region.
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