FBC: Ministry of Foreign Affairs allocated $37.9m

[Source: Fiji Government/Facebook]

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is allocated an increased budget of $37.9 million in the next fiscal year.

The ministry is responsible for the implementation of Fiji’s foreign policy by maintaining and strengthening Fiji’s diplomatic relations, building bridges of cooperation with development partners, and growing trade with other nations.

Fiji has established formal diplomatic relations with 182 countries and has 10 overseas missions and one roving ambassador in Fiji with the re-opening of three Overseas Missions including Malaysia, Papua New Guinea and Washington in this financial year…

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