Fiji

Small nations, strong ties: Fiji’s ambassador talks faith, friendship, and Israel - interview

In an interview with the Magazine, Ambassador Jesoni Vitusagavulu explained the strategic - as well as spiritual - reasons behind Fiji’s support for Israel.

FIJI’S FIRST resident ambassador to Israel: Jesoni Vitusagavulu (L) presents his credentials to President Isaac Herzog, Feb. 3.
THE FIRST residential Ambassador of Fiji to Israel, Jesoni Vitusagavulu, meets President Isaac Herzog, February 3, 2026.

Herzog welcomes new Fijian, Thai ambassadors to Israel, ceremony cut short due to rain

Prime Minister of Samoa La’auli Leuatea Schmidt spoke with Gideon Saar on Sunday January 11, 2026.

Samoa to establish embassy in Jerusalem, deepen Israeli ties, PM Laoli Lauatea Schmidt says

DEPUTY FOREIGN Minister Sharren Haskel was effusive about the support she received during her first official visit to Fiji. Here, she meets with the island’s Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka.

Israel deepens Oceanic ties as dep. FM Sharren Haskel looks to unlock potential across the Pacific


WATCH: Netanyahu at Fiji's new Jerusalem embassy: 'Welcome to our capital of last 3,000 years'

Fiji recognizes a truth that everybody should, but few do - Jerusalem has been Israel's capital for 3,000 years, Netanyahu said during the ceremony, attended by Fiji's Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka.

Grapevine May 4, 2025: A period of diplomacy

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 AMBASSADORS TO the UN meet with President Isaac Herzog.

Fiji to open embassy in Jerusalem, Israel's FM Gideon Sa'ar announces

Sa'ar reportedly pledged to provide patrol boats after a request to assist in Fiji's efforts to control the illegal drug trade in the country. 

 Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka and Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar meet in Munich, February 14, 2025.

As war rages, Fijian charter flight becomes repatriation mission

Many airlines have canceled flights due to fears of rocket attacks and war.

Pastor Manasa Kolibuso from Fiji plants an oak tree at the new Christian Embassy Nature Park during the Feast of Tabernacles.

We thank them for coming to celebrate the Feast of the Tabernacles - editorial

At a time when antisemitism and anti-Israel prejudice have again surfaced around the world, the Christian pilgrim's support for Israel should not be taken for granted.

 March of the Nations: Thousands of Christians from more than 90 countries march through the streets of Jerusalem on October 4, 2023.

Hundreds of Evangelicals led by Fiji dep. PM to take historic flight to Israel

The more than-16,000 km. flight will be run by Fiji Airways, which will be making the airline’s first-ever landing in Israel.

 King Jesus Banner, dance banner unveiled on opening night of Feast of the Tabernacles by the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem, 2022.

Fiji sends delegation to Israel ahead of Jerusalem embassy opening in 2024

The United States, Papua New Guinea, Kosovo, Guatemala, and Honduras already have embassies in Jerusalem.

 Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka speaks during the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Summit at United Nations headquarters in New York City, New York, U.S., September 18, 2023.

Israel's best UN allies are the Pacific Islands - opinion

Pacific Island states have the best record of voting in staunch favor of Israel at the United Nations, and yet most Israelis can't find them on a map.

 FIJI PAVILION at Expo 2020 in Dubai: Fiji has announced that it will establish an embassy in Israel..

Grapevine June 28, 2023: A missed anniversary

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 ALON GOLDMAN (left), BMW marketing manager, at Delek Motors with Dr. Doron Kreiser and his racing car.

Permanent UN ambassadors meet with President Herzog

The group was somewhat smaller than previous delegations, but that may have been due to fears of travel to the Middle East during the current security situation.

 President Isaac Herzog addresses the wave of violence in Israeli society in a speech on May 8, 2023.