The Hon Pat Conroy, Minister for International Development and the Pacific and Minister for Defence Industry arrived at Nadi International Airport for his first Ministerial visit to Fiji on the morning of Tuesday, 30 April 2024. Minister Conroy was met by Apolosi Lewaqai, Disivional Commissioner Westerm, and Samuela Kanakatakata, Protocol. Also in attendance from Fiji: - Apolosi Lewaqai, Divisional Commissioner Western - Samuela Kanakatakata, Protocol

The Hon Pat Conroy, Minister for International Development and the Pacific and Minister for Defence Industry arrived at Nadi International Airport for his first Ministerial visit to Fiji on the morning of Tuesday, 30 April 2024. Minister Conroy was met by Apolosi Lewaqai, Disivional Commissioner Westerm, and Samuela Kanakatakata, Protocol. Also in attendance from Fiji: - Apolosi Lewaqai, Divisional Commissioner Western - Samuela Kanakatakata, Protocol

The Hon Pat Conroy, Minister for International Development and the Pacific and Minister for Defence Industry arrived at Nadi International Airport for his first Ministerial visit to Fiji on the morning of Tuesday, 30 April 2024. Minister Conroy was met by Apolosi Lewaqai, Disivional Commissioner Westerm, and Samuela Kanakatakata, Protocol. Also in attendance from Fiji: - Apolosi Lewaqai, Divisional Commissioner Western - Samuela Kanakatakata, Protocol

The Hon Pat Conroy, Minister for International Development and the Pacific and Minister for Defence Industry attended the Team Up Event at Namaka Public School with Hon Jese Saukuru, Fiji's Minister for Youth and Sports, on the morning of Wednesday, 1 May 2024. Also in attendance from Fiji: - The Hon Jese Saukuru, Minister for Youth and Sports - Ratu Meli Nacuva, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Youth and Sport - Mr Arvin Kumar, Head Teacher, Namaka Public School - Vanessa Kilner CEO, Fiji Association of Sports and National Olympic Committee (FASANOC) - Mr Viliam Ratului, Sailor qualified for the Olympics Also in attendance from Australia: - Mr Ewen McDonald, High Commissioner to Fiji and Special Envoy for the Pacific and Regional Affairs - Ms Amanda Davis, Senior Advisor, Pacific - Mr Stuart Watts, Assistant Secretary, Fiji and Vanuatu Branch - Ms Emily Wilson, First Secretary (Visit Coordinator) - CAPT Channa Madugalle, Aide-de-Camp

The Hon Pat Conroy, Minister for International Development and the Pacific and Minister for Defence Industry attended the Team Up Event at Namaka Public School with Hon Jese Saukuru, Fiji's Minister for Youth and Sports, on the morning of Wednesday, 1 May 2024. Also in attendance from Fiji: - The Hon Jese Saukuru, Minister for Youth and Sports - Ratu Meli Nacuva, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Youth and Sport - Mr Arvin Kumar, Head Teacher, Namaka Public School - Vanessa Kilner CEO, Fiji Association of Sports and National Olympic Committee (FASANOC) - Mr Viliam Ratului, Sailor qualified for the Olympics Also in attendance from Australia: - Mr Ewen McDonald, High Commissioner to Fiji and Special Envoy for the Pacific and Regional Affairs - Ms Amanda Davis, Senior Advisor, Pacific - Mr Stuart Watts, Assistant Secretary, Fiji and Vanuatu Branch - Ms Emily Wilson, First Secretary (Visit Coordinator) - CAPT Channa Madugalle, Aide-de-Camp

The Hon Pat Conroy, Minister for International Development and the Pacific and Minister for Defence Industry attended the Team Up Event at Namaka Public School with Hon Jese Saukuru, Fiji's Minister for Youth and Sports, on the morning of Wednesday, 1 May 2024. Also in attendance from Fiji: - The Hon Jese Saukuru, Minister for Youth and Sports - Ratu Meli Nacuva, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Youth and Sport - Mr Arvin Kumar, Head Teacher, Namaka Public School - Vanessa Kilner CEO, Fiji Association of Sports and National Olympic Committee (FASANOC) - Mr Viliam Ratului, Sailor qualified for the Olympics Also in attendance from Australia: - Mr Ewen McDonald, High Commissioner to Fiji and Special Envoy for the Pacific and Regional Affairs - Ms Amanda Davis, Senior Advisor, Pacific - Mr Stuart Watts, Assistant Secretary, Fiji and Vanuatu Branch - Ms Emily Wilson, First Secretary (Visit Coordinator) - CAPT Channa Madugalle, Aide-de-Camp

The Hon Pat Conroy, Minister for International Development and the Pacific and Minister for Defence Industry attended the Team Up Event at Namaka Public School with Hon Jese Saukuru, Fiji's Minister for Youth and Sports, on the morning of Wednesday, 1 May 2024. Also in attendance from Fiji: - The Hon Jese Saukuru, Minister for Youth and Sports - Ratu Meli Nacuva, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Youth and Sport - Mr Arvin Kumar, Head Teacher, Namaka Public School - Vanessa Kilner CEO, Fiji Association of Sports and National Olympic Committee (FASANOC) - Mr Viliam Ratului, Sailor qualified for the Olympics Also in attendance from Australia: - Mr Ewen McDonald, High Commissioner to Fiji and Special Envoy for the Pacific and Regional Affairs - Ms Amanda Davis, Senior Advisor, Pacific - Mr Stuart Watts, Assistant Secretary, Fiji and Vanuatu Branch - Ms Emily Wilson, First Secretary (Visit Coordinator) - CAPT Channa Madugalle, Aide-de-Camp

The Hon Pat Conroy, Minister for International Development and the Pacific and Minister for Defence Industry attended the Team Up Event at Namaka Public School with Hon Jese Saukuru, Fiji's Minister for Youth and Sports, on the morning of Wednesday, 1 May 2024. Also in attendance from Fiji: - The Hon Jese Saukuru, Minister for Youth and Sports - Ratu Meli Nacuva, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Youth and Sport - Mr Arvin Kumar, Head Teacher, Namaka Public School - Vanessa Kilner CEO, Fiji Association of Sports and National Olympic Committee (FASANOC) - Mr Viliam Ratului, Sailor qualified for the Olympics Also in attendance from Australia: - Mr Ewen McDonald, High Commissioner to Fiji and Special Envoy for the Pacific and Regional Affairs - Ms Amanda Davis, Senior Advisor, Pacific - Mr Stuart Watts, Assistant Secretary, Fiji and Vanuatu Branch - Ms Emily Wilson, First Secretary (Visit Coordinator) - CAPT Channa Madugalle, Aide-de-Camp

The Hon Pat Conroy, Minister for International Development and the Pacific and Minister for Defence Industry attended the Team Up Event at Namaka Public School with Hon Jese Saukuru, Fiji's Minister for Youth and Sports, on the morning of Wednesday, 1 May 2024. Also in attendance from Fiji: - The Hon Jese Saukuru, Minister for Youth and Sports - Ratu Meli Nacuva, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Youth and Sport - Mr Arvin Kumar, Head Teacher, Namaka Public School - Vanessa Kilner CEO, Fiji Association of Sports and National Olympic Committee (FASANOC) - Mr Viliam Ratului, Sailor qualified for the Olympics Also in attendance from Australia: - Mr Ewen McDonald, High Commissioner to Fiji and Special Envoy for the Pacific and Regional Affairs - Ms Amanda Davis, Senior Advisor, Pacific - Mr Stuart Watts, Assistant Secretary, Fiji and Vanuatu Branch - Ms Emily Wilson, First Secretary (Visit Coordinator) - CAPT Channa Madugalle, Aide-de-Camp

The Hon Pat Conroy, Minister for International Development and the Pacific and Minister for Defence Industry attended the Team Up Event at Namaka Public School with Hon Jese Saukuru, Fiji's Minister for Youth and Sports, on the morning of Wednesday, 1 May 2024. Also in attendance from Fiji: - The Hon Jese Saukuru, Minister for Youth and Sports - Ratu Meli Nacuva, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Youth and Sport - Mr Arvin Kumar, Head Teacher, Namaka Public School - Vanessa Kilner CEO, Fiji Association of Sports and National Olympic Committee (FASANOC) - Mr Viliam Ratului, Sailor qualified for the Olympics Also in attendance from Australia: - Mr Ewen McDonald, High Commissioner to Fiji and Special Envoy for the Pacific and Regional Affairs - Ms Amanda Davis, Senior Advisor, Pacific - Mr Stuart Watts, Assistant Secretary, Fiji and Vanuatu Branch - Ms Emily Wilson, First Secretary (Visit Coordinator) - CAPT Channa Madugalle, Aide-de-Camp

The Hon Pat Conroy, Minister for International Development and the Pacific and Minister for Defence Industry toured Blackrock Peacekeeping and Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief Camp in Nadi on the morning of Wednesday, 1 May 2024. Minister Conroy was greeted by an honour guard and a welcome Sevusevu, followed by a briefing from Brigadier General Manoa ‘Max’ Gadai and Captain (Navy) Saula Tuilevuka, Fiji's RFMF Joint Task Force Command. Also in attendance from Fiji: - Captain (Navy) Saula Tuilevuka, Chief of Staff Joint Task Force Command, Republic of Fiji Military Forces Also in attendance from Australia: - Mr Ewen McDonald, High Commissioner to Fiji and Special Envoy for the Pacific and Regional Affairs - Ms Amanda Davis, Senior Advisor, Pacific - Mr Stuart Watts, Assistant Secretary, Fiji and Vanuatu Branch - Ms Emily Wilson, First Secretary (Visit Coordinator) - CAPT Channa Madugalle, Aide-de-Camp

The Hon Pat Conroy, Minister for International Development and the Pacific and Minister for Defence Industry attended the Team Up Event at Namaka Public School with Hon Jese Saukuru, Fiji's Minister for Youth and Sports, on the morning of Wednesday, 1 May 2024. Also in attendance from Fiji: - The Hon Jese Saukuru, Minister for Youth and Sports - Ratu Meli Nacuva, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Youth and Sport - Mr Arvin Kumar, Head Teacher, Namaka Public School - Vanessa Kilner CEO, Fiji Association of Sports and National Olympic Committee (FASANOC) - Mr Viliam Ratului, Sailor qualified for the Olympics Also in attendance from Australia: - Mr Ewen McDonald, High Commissioner to Fiji and Special Envoy for the Pacific and Regional Affairs - Ms Amanda Davis, Senior Advisor, Pacific - Mr Stuart Watts, Assistant Secretary, Fiji and Vanuatu Branch - Ms Emily Wilson, First Secretary (Visit Coordinator) - CAPT Channa Madugalle, Aide-de-Camp

The Hon Pat Conroy, Minister for International Development and the Pacific and Minister for Defence Industry toured Blackrock Peacekeeping and Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief Camp in Nadi on the morning of Wednesday, 1 May 2024. Minister Conroy was greeted by an honour guard and a welcome Sevusevu, followed by a briefing from Brigadier General Manoa ‘Max’ Gadai and Captain (Navy) Saula Tuilevuka, Fiji's RFMF Joint Task Force Command. Also in attendance from Fiji: - Captain (Navy) Saula Tuilevuka, Chief of Staff Joint Task Force Command, Republic of Fiji Military Forces Also in attendance from Australia: - Mr Ewen McDonald, High Commissioner to Fiji and Special Envoy for the Pacific and Regional Affairs - Ms Amanda Davis, Senior Advisor, Pacific - Mr Stuart Watts, Assistant Secretary, Fiji and Vanuatu Branch - Ms Emily Wilson, First Secretary (Visit Coordinator) - CAPT Channa Madugalle, Aide-de-Camp

The Hon Pat Conroy, Minister for International Development and the Pacific and Minister for Defence Industry toured Blackrock Peacekeeping and Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief Camp in Nadi on the morning of Wednesday, 1 May 2024. Minister Conroy was greeted by an honour guard and a welcome Sevusevu, followed by a briefing from Brigadier General Manoa ‘Max’ Gadai and Captain (Navy) Saula Tuilevuka, Fiji's RFMF Joint Task Force Command. Also in attendance from Fiji: - Captain (Navy) Saula Tuilevuka, Chief of Staff Joint Task Force Command, Republic of Fiji Military Forces Also in attendance from Australia: - Mr Ewen McDonald, High Commissioner to Fiji and Special Envoy for the Pacific and Regional Affairs - Ms Amanda Davis, Senior Advisor, Pacific - Mr Stuart Watts, Assistant Secretary, Fiji and Vanuatu Branch - Ms Emily Wilson, First Secretary (Visit Coordinator) - CAPT Channa Madugalle, Aide-de-Camp

The Hon Pat Conroy, Minister for International Development and the Pacific and Minister for Defence Industry attended the Team Up Event at Namaka Public School with Hon Jese Saukuru, Fiji's Minister for Youth and Sports, on the morning of Wednesday, 1 May 2024. Also in attendance from Fiji: - The Hon Jese Saukuru, Minister for Youth and Sports - Ratu Meli Nacuva, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Youth and Sport - Mr Arvin Kumar, Head Teacher, Namaka Public School - Vanessa Kilner CEO, Fiji Association of Sports and National Olympic Committee (FASANOC) - Mr Viliam Ratului, Sailor qualified for the Olympics Also in attendance from Australia: - Mr Ewen McDonald, High Commissioner to Fiji and Special Envoy for the Pacific and Regional Affairs - Ms Amanda Davis, Senior Advisor, Pacific - Mr Stuart Watts, Assistant Secretary, Fiji and Vanuatu Branch - Ms Emily Wilson, First Secretary (Visit Coordinator) - CAPT Channa Madugalle, Aide-de-Camp

The Hon Pat Conroy, Minister for International Development and the Pacific and Minister for Defence Industry held a Bilateral Meeting with The Honourable Sitiveni Rabuka, Prime Minister of Fiji & Minister for Foreign Affairs, Climate Change, Environment, Civil Service, Information, public Enterprises and Veterans’ Affairs at Tanoa Waterfront Hotel, Lautoka on the afternoon of Tuesday, 30 April 2024. Also in attendance from Fiji: - Mr Wise, Permanent Secretary, Office of the Prime Minister - Dr Lesikimacuata Korovavala [(Dr. Lesi], Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Mr Shaheen Ali, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Trade, Cooperatives, Small and Medium Enterprises and Communications - Ms Laite Ratuvuki, Director – Oceania Bureau, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (note taker) Also in attendance from Australia: - Mr Ewen McDonald, High Commissioner to Fiji and Special Envoy for the Pacific and Regional Affairs - Ms Amanda Davis, Senior Advisor, Pacific - Mr Stuart Watts, Assistant Secretary, Fiji and Vanuatu Branch - Mr Andrew Shepherd, Counsellor – Development Cooperation – notetaker

The Hon Pat Conroy, Minister for International Development and the Pacific and Minister for Defence Industry attended the Team Up Event at Namaka Public School with Hon Jese Saukuru, Fiji's Minister for Youth and Sports, on the morning of Wednesday, 1 May 2024. Also in attendance from Fiji: - The Hon Jese Saukuru, Minister for Youth and Sports - Ratu Meli Nacuva, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Youth and Sport - Mr Arvin Kumar, Head Teacher, Namaka Public School - Vanessa Kilner CEO, Fiji Association of Sports and National Olympic Committee (FASANOC) - Mr Viliam Ratului, Sailor qualified for the Olympics Also in attendance from Australia: - Mr Ewen McDonald, High Commissioner to Fiji and Special Envoy for the Pacific and Regional Affairs - Ms Amanda Davis, Senior Advisor, Pacific - Mr Stuart Watts, Assistant Secretary, Fiji and Vanuatu Branch - Ms Emily Wilson, First Secretary (Visit Coordinator) - CAPT Channa Madugalle, Aide-de-Camp

The Hon Pat Conroy, Minister for International Development and the Pacific and Minister for Defence Industry attended the Team Up Event at Namaka Public School with Hon Jese Saukuru, Fiji's Minister for Youth and Sports, on the morning of Wednesday, 1 May 2024. Also in attendance from Fiji: - The Hon Jese Saukuru, Minister for Youth and Sports - Ratu Meli Nacuva, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Youth and Sport - Mr Arvin Kumar, Head Teacher, Namaka Public School - Vanessa Kilner CEO, Fiji Association of Sports and National Olympic Committee (FASANOC) - Mr Viliam Ratului, Sailor qualified for the Olympics Also in attendance from Australia: - Mr Ewen McDonald, High Commissioner to Fiji and Special Envoy for the Pacific and Regional Affairs - Ms Amanda Davis, Senior Advisor, Pacific - Mr Stuart Watts, Assistant Secretary, Fiji and Vanuatu Branch - Ms Emily Wilson, First Secretary (Visit Coordinator) - CAPT Channa Madugalle, Aide-de-Camp

The Hon Pat Conroy, Minister for International Development and the Pacific and Minister for Defence Industry held a Bilateral Meeting with The Honourable Sitiveni Rabuka, Prime Minister of Fiji & Minister for Foreign Affairs, Climate Change, Environment, Civil Service, Information, public Enterprises and Veterans’ Affairs at Tanoa Waterfront Hotel, Lautoka on the afternoon of Tuesday, 30 April 2024. Also in attendance from Fiji: - Mr Wise, Permanent Secretary, Office of the Prime Minister - Dr Lesikimacuata Korovavala [(Dr. Lesi], Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Mr Shaheen Ali, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Trade, Cooperatives, Small and Medium Enterprises and Communications - Ms Laite Ratuvuki, Director – Oceania Bureau, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (note taker) Also in attendance from Australia: - Mr Ewen McDonald, High Commissioner to Fiji and Special Envoy for the Pacific and Regional Affairs - Ms Amanda Davis, Senior Advisor, Pacific - Mr Stuart Watts, Assistant Secretary, Fiji and Vanuatu Branch - Mr Andrew Shepherd, Counsellor – Development Cooperation – notetaker

The Hon Pat Conroy, Minister for International Development and the Pacific and Minister for Defence Industry held a Bilateral Meeting with The Honourable Sitiveni Rabuka, Prime Minister of Fiji & Minister for Foreign Affairs, Climate Change, Environment, Civil Service, Information, public Enterprises and Veterans’ Affairs at Tanoa Waterfront Hotel, Lautoka on the afternoon of Tuesday, 30 April 2024. Also in attendance from Fiji: - Mr Wise, Permanent Secretary, Office of the Prime Minister - Dr Lesikimacuata Korovavala [(Dr. Lesi], Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Mr Shaheen Ali, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Trade, Cooperatives, Small and Medium Enterprises and Communications - Ms Laite Ratuvuki, Director – Oceania Bureau, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (note taker) Also in attendance from Australia: - Mr Ewen McDonald, High Commissioner to Fiji and Special Envoy for the Pacific and Regional Affairs - Ms Amanda Davis, Senior Advisor, Pacific - Mr Stuart Watts, Assistant Secretary, Fiji and Vanuatu Branch - Mr Andrew Shepherd, Counsellor – Development Cooperation – notetaker

The Hon Pat Conroy, Minister for International Development and the Pacific and Minister for Defence Industry held a Bilateral Meeting with The Honourable Sitiveni Rabuka, Prime Minister of Fiji & Minister for Foreign Affairs, Climate Change, Environment, Civil Service, Information, public Enterprises and Veterans’ Affairs at Tanoa Waterfront Hotel, Lautoka on the afternoon of Tuesday, 30 April 2024. Also in attendance from Fiji: - Mr Wise, Permanent Secretary, Office of the Prime Minister - Dr Lesikimacuata Korovavala [(Dr. Lesi], Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Mr Shaheen Ali, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Trade, Cooperatives, Small and Medium Enterprises and Communications - Ms Laite Ratuvuki, Director – Oceania Bureau, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (note taker) Also in attendance from Australia: - Mr Ewen McDonald, High Commissioner to Fiji and Special Envoy for the Pacific and Regional Affairs - Ms Amanda Davis, Senior Advisor, Pacific - Mr Stuart Watts, Assistant Secretary, Fiji and Vanuatu Branch - Mr Andrew Shepherd, Counsellor – Development Cooperation – notetaker

The Hon Pat Conroy, Minister for International Development and the Pacific and Minister for Defence Industry held a Bilateral Meeting with The Honourable Sitiveni Rabuka, Prime Minister of Fiji & Minister for Foreign Affairs, Climate Change, Environment, Civil Service, Information, public Enterprises and Veterans’ Affairs at Tanoa Waterfront Hotel, Lautoka on the afternoon of Tuesday, 30 April 2024. Also in attendance from Fiji: - Mr Wise, Permanent Secretary, Office of the Prime Minister - Dr Lesikimacuata Korovavala [(Dr. Lesi], Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Mr Shaheen Ali, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Trade, Cooperatives, Small and Medium Enterprises and Communications - Ms Laite Ratuvuki, Director – Oceania Bureau, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (note taker) Also in attendance from Australia: - Mr Ewen McDonald, High Commissioner to Fiji and Special Envoy for the Pacific and Regional Affairs - Ms Amanda Davis, Senior Advisor, Pacific - Mr Stuart Watts, Assistant Secretary, Fiji and Vanuatu Branch - Mr Andrew Shepherd, Counsellor – Development Cooperation – notetaker

Australia through the Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific (AIFFP) in partnership with the Fiji Government has provided an AUD72 million concessional, results-based financing package, to support the island nation in repairing and updating its roads and bridges. The financing package includes a grant of AUD14.7 million for the Fiji Transport Infrastructure Restoration Project. This project is designed to bolster Fiji's post-pandemic economic recovery while simultaneously enhancing its resilience to climate change. As part of these infrastructure upgrades school children in Wainibuku have better access to and from schools . This targeted infrastructure investment forms a cornerstone of Fiji's efforts to promote economic growth and ensure safe, reliable transport networks for its citizens and exemplifies the deep-rooted partnership between Australia and Fiji, fostering sustainable development and reinforcing the nation's infrastructure backbone.

Australia through the Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific (AIFFP) in partnership with the Fiji Government has provided an AUD72 million concessional, results-based financing package, to support the island nation in repairing and updating its roads and bridges. The financing package includes a grant of AUD14.7 million for the Fiji Transport Infrastructure Restoration Project. This project is designed to bolster Fiji's post-pandemic economic recovery while simultaneously enhancing its resilience to climate change. As part of these infrastructure upgrades school children in Wainibuku have better access to and from schools . This targeted infrastructure investment forms a cornerstone of Fiji's efforts to promote economic growth and ensure safe, reliable transport networks for its citizens and exemplifies the deep-rooted partnership between Australia and Fiji, fostering sustainable development and reinforcing the nation's infrastructure backbone.

Australia through the Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific (AIFFP) in partnership with the Fiji Government has provided an AUD72 million concessional, results-based financing package, to support the island nation in repairing and updating its roads and bridges. The financing package includes a grant of AUD14.7 million for the Fiji Transport Infrastructure Restoration Project. This project is designed to bolster Fiji's post-pandemic economic recovery while simultaneously enhancing its resilience to climate change. As part of these infrastructure upgrades school children in Wainibuku have better access to and from schools . This targeted infrastructure investment forms a cornerstone of Fiji's efforts to promote economic growth and ensure safe, reliable transport networks for its citizens and exemplifies the deep-rooted partnership between Australia and Fiji, fostering sustainable development and reinforcing the nation's infrastructure backbone.