$4m for Plan | Minister Says Australia ‘Here to Stay’

$4m for plan | Minister says Australia ‘here to stay’

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong has announced the contribution of $A4million ($F9m) to aid Fiji’s response plan to the HIV/AIDS outbreak. Ms Wong also reassured Fiji of Australia’s support, saying Australia is a partner Fiji can count on and is “here to stay”. On the issue of an open visa policy between Fiji and Australia, the minister said she hopes to see more movement between the people of the Pacific and Australia. “We take our place …

Australia Gives $5.7m for HIV Outbreak

Australia renews health commitment to Fiji

Australia has pledged FJ$5.7 million to support Fiji's national HIV Response Plan, extending its support for the country’s health sector. The post Australia renews health commitment to Fiji appeared first on Islands Business.

Fiji and Australia are family: Wong

Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong has doubled down on the country’s commitment to the Pacific, pledging increased development assistance, stronger regional partnerships, and sharper climate targets during a visit to Fiji this week. Standing alongside Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs and Immigration Matt Thistlethwaite, she described the Australia-Fiji relationship as one based on “respect, trust and delivering for our people together…