In a major step forward in India-Fiji relations, the two nations have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Digital Public Infrastructure. This agreement aims to advance their longstanding bond and usher in a new era of digital collaboration.
The MoU signed in Suva focuses on the development and implementation of transformative digital solutions for Fiji. The partnership is expected to significantly enhance the delivery of public services and stimulate the digital start-up ecosystem in Fiji.
India’s engagement with Fiji is part of a broader strategy to strengthen ties within the Pacific region, particularly through the Forum for India and the Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC).
In August during the visit of President of India to Fiji, High Commissioner of India P.S. Karthigeyan highlighted the growing interest in digital cooperation, emphasising that the initiative will go beyond diaspora engagement and bring significant benefits to both nations.
During the above press conference in August 2024, Jaideep Mazumdar, Secretary (East) at India’s Ministry of External Affairs, had also spoken of the potential for this initiative to transform Fiji’s public sector and digital landscape. With ongoing discussions between the two governments, further developments in this area are expected in the near future.
This new collaboration builds on India’s successful digital public infrastructure models, which have revolutionised public administration and service delivery at scale.
The digital partnership is poised to be a game-changer for Fiji, offering new opportunities in both the start-up ecosystem and in improving ease of living and business operations.
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