Fiji and India Strengthen Defence Ties at BRIDGE Defence Minister’s Conclave 2025

On February 11, 2025, Fiji's Defence Minister, Hon. Pio Tikoduadua, and India's Defence Minister, Hon. Rajnath Singh, met at the BRIDGE Defence Minister’s Conclave in Bengaluru, India.

The meeting highlighted the growing strategic partnership between Fiji and India, focusing on defence cooperation, military training, and regional security.

Both ministers committed to expanding military collaboration, including capacity-building, maritime security, and intelligence-sharing.

Fiji expressed interest in procuring surveillance drones, radar systems, and naval equipment from India.

The discussions also covered disaster response and crisis management, with India proposing increased collaboration in these areas.

The reinforced Fiji-India defence partnership aims to enhance security and stability in the Pacific and Indo-Pacific regions.