Indonesia Grants US$6 Million to Fiji

April 24, 2025 | 03:28 pm

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka announced that the Government of Indonesia has provided a grant of US$6 million, approximately Rp100 billion, to the Fijian government. Rabuka expressed his gratitude for the financial aid and affirmed his commitment to continuing cooperation with Indonesia.

“There’s no need to be burdened by the thought of debt. That’s why we thank your government. We will ensure the continuation and implementation of the commitments made by your predecessors,” Rabuka said following a bilateral meeting with President Prabowo Subianto at the Merdeka Palace, Central Jakarta, on Thursday, April 24, 2025.

The Fijian government, said Rabuka, will continue to respect Indonesia’s sovereignty. Fiji will stand with Indonesia in international forums to support the country's sovereignty.

He also mentioned that Fijian youth are currently undergoing agricultural training in Indonesia. According to Rabuka, Indonesia's agricultural education offers an excellent opportunity to develop Fiji’s agricultural potential. “There is no better place to learn and grow—from a modest farming community into a major force in the region,” he said.

In addition, Rabuka stated that Fiji seeks to enhance cooperation in the fields of defense and security with Indonesia. So far, Fijian soldiers have been undergoing training in Indonesia. He believes that Indonesia’s military experience can strengthen Fiji’s armed forces.

The 7th Indonesian President, Joko Widodo or Jokowi, previously issued Law Number 2 of 2023, which governs defense cooperation between Indonesia and the Republic of Fiji. The Oceanian nation is among the countries that reject Papua’s independence and support Indonesia’s sovereignty over the region.

The eight-page bill outlines six areas of cooperation. One of them is enhancing cooperation in the defense industry sector, including technology transfer, joint research, joint production and marketing, as well as joint quality assurance.

The defense cooperation between Indonesia and Fiji is agreed to be valid for five years. It will be automatically extended for another five years thereafter.

Daniel A. Fajri and Fajar Pebrianto contributed to this article

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