Fiji Mission Geneva

25/10/2026

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24/10/2026

13th CONFERENCE OF THE PARTIES (COP) TO THE UN CONVENTION AGAINST TRANSNATIONAL ORGANISED CRIME (UNTOC) ADOPTS RESOLUTION TO COMMENCE NEGOTIATIONS ON A POTENTIAL NEW PROTOCOL ON CRIMES AGAINST THE ENVIRONMENT. 🇺🇳🇫🇯🌏

Saturday 24th October, 2026

Vienna, Austria 🇦🇹- The 13th Session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime (UNTOC COP) concluded yesterday after five days of discussions focused on strengthening international cooperation and enhancing implementation of the Convention and its Protocols.

🇫🇯Deputy Permanent Representative Seruvatu, representing Fiji at the meeting delivered statements at the Conference , highlighting national and regional efforts to combat transnational organised crime including the growing challenges of new and evolving threats, and the opportunities for collaboration technical assistance priorities.

🇺🇳UNTOC COP13 adopted six resolutions addressing a range of evolving criminal threats, reflecting growing international efforts to respond to increasingly sophisticated forms of organized crime.

🇺🇳🌏Five resolutions were adopted by consensus

- the commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the Fi****ms Protocol;
- strengthening international cooperation to combat transnational organized crime against cultural property;
- the recommendations of the UNTOC working groups;
- strengthening results-based and effective implementation of the UNTOC while enhancing the efficiency of the Conference and its subsidiary bodies; and
- strengthening international law enforcement action and cooperation against the facilitators of organized criminal groups engaged in transnational drug trafficking.

🌏🍀Member States voted to adopt a resolution to commence negotiations of a potential new Protocol to the UNTOC on crimes that affect the environment. The initiative responds to growing concern over the illicit trafficking of wildlife, timber, minerals, precious metals and waste, and reflects increasing recognition of the links between environmental crime, organized criminal networks and their far-reaching impacts on communities, economies and ecosystems.

🇺🇳🌏As the world’s only global, legally binding instrument dedicated to preventing and combating transnational organized crime, UNTOC brings together State Parties every two years to review progress, strengthen cooperation and shape the international response to evolving criminal threats.

🇫🇯The Mission continues to engage at this critical platform, and will be engaged at the Inter-Sessionals.

The 14th Session of the UNTOC COP will be in 2028.

24/10/2026

23/10/2026

22/10/2026

BRINGING THE PACIFIC TO EUROPE : FIJI PROMOTES CLIMATE PRIORITIES IN COPENHAGEN, DENMARK 🇫🇯 🇹🇷🇦🇺🇩🇰

Thursday 22nd October, 2026

Copenhagen, Denmark - On Tuesday 20th October, the Pacific (represented by 🇫🇯) 🇦🇺 and 🇹🇷 collaborated on a climate event in Copenhagen, Demark.

🇫🇯Deputy Permanent Representative Seruvatu, joined Ambassador Dave Vosen (Australia), Ambassador Burak Ozugergin (Turkiye) and Haidee Barrenger Deputy Head of Mission at the Australia Embassy at Copenhagen, at this event in Copenhagen, Denmark.

🌏The event screened the Pacific film documentary - The Forgotten Pacific! followed by a Panel discussion by the Governments of Fiji, Turkiye and Australia. This documentary brought the reality of climate change impacts for Pacific communities.

🍀The documentary was an eye-opening experience for many in the audience, who had very limited knowledge of the Pacific, and it provided an opportunity to see the real impacts of sea level rise, ocean acidification, disasters, on food security, cultural heritage, health, and to demonstrate our resilience through the many adaptation activities being undertaken by communities on the ground.

🇫🇯At the Panel discussion, Deputy PR Seruvatu spoke to the efforts by the region to strengthen its adaptation measures, highlighting the priorities for COP31 from the Taku Pakasoa Declaration recently adopted in Fiji, and the Pacific Resilience Facility (PRF) as an opportunity for investment into the region's resilience initiatives.

Thanks to the Australian 🇦🇺 and 🇹🇷 Turkish Embassies in Copenhagen for the collaboration.

22/10/2026

PACIFIC CO-HOSTS REGIONAL WORKSHOP ON IMPLEMENTATION OF
WORLD INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (WIPO) TREATY ON INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, GENETIC RESOURCES, AND ASSOCIATED TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE (GRATK).

22 October, 2026

Another busy week, as Permanent Representative Tamata is in Fiji attending the Pacific regional workshop on the WIPO Treaty on Intellectual Property, Genetic Resources and Associated Traditional Knowledge, commonly known as the GRATK Treaty.

Fiji is hosting this three-day regional workshop to strengthen Pacific Island countries’ understanding and implementation of the WIPO Treaty on Intellectual Property, Genetic Resources and Associated Traditional Knowledge (GRATK Treaty)

There is a need for Pacific perspectives to be represented in international discussions on intellectual property, genetic resources and traditional knowledge. The Geneva missions are at the frontline of this work.

The GRATK Treaty is an opportunity for Pacific countries to better understand how their genetic resources and associated traditional knowledge could be recognised within the international intellectual property system. Pacific traditional knowledge systems continues to support Pacific communities, preserve cultural identity, strengthen food security and contribute to the sustainable management of natural resources.

The GRATK Treaty was adopted in 2024 and is the first international intellectual property treaty that addresses the relationship between patent protection, genetic resources and associated traditional knowledge.

The Mission continues its engagement on this critical Agenda.

Stay tuned!

20/10/2026

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MINISTRY MONITORS PROTESTS IN FRANCE

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, through Fiji’s Permanent Mission in Geneva, is closely monitoring the ongoing protests in France.

The Mission is maintaining close contact with the Fijian diaspora in France, providing advice and consular assistance where needed.

At this stage, there have been no reports of Fijian nationals being adversely affected by the deteriorating law and order
situation.

The Ministry urges all Fijians in France to remain vigilant, avoid protest sites and large gatherings, and follow safety advisories issued by local authorities.

The Ministry, through the Permanent Mission in Geneva, will continue to closely monitor the developments, maintain regular contact with the Fijian community and provide further updates as the situation evolves.

Fijian nationals requiring advice or assistance are encouraged to contact the Permanent Mission in Geneva through the contact details provided below.

First Secretary Wilisoni Jiuta

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18/10/2026

Vinaka vakalevu team 🇫🇯. The Mission is pleased to have supported the Hon. Minister for Agriculture and its Delegation in Rome last week!

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FIJI SHOWCASES US$65.5 MILLION AGRIFOOD INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO IN ROME

The Government of Fiji has successfully showcased its US$65.5 million Agrifood Investment Portfolio to a global audience of investors, financiers, development partners and international organizations during the Hand-in-Hand Investment Forum and the World Food Forum in Rome, from 12 – 16 October 2026.

Presented by the Minister for Agriculture, Waterways and Sugar Industry, Honourable Tomasi Tunabuna, the investment portfolio outlines transformative opportunities across Fiji's coconut, cocoa, pineapple and breadfruit value chains aimed at increasing farmer incomes, creating employment opportunities, strengthening food security and driving rural economic growth.

The presentation marks a major milestone for Fiji's agriculture sector, placing Fiji among countries actively seeking strategic partnerships to accelerate sustainable agrifood systems transformation.

Fiji’s presentation generated significant interest from multilateral development banks, climate financing institutions, development partners and private sector investors.

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) representative, Mr Narayan Iyer, Principal Natural Resources and Agriculture Specialist, welcomed Fiji's efforts to diversify and commercialize its agriculture sector and acknowledged the investment portfolio as a strong platform for attracting future investment.

He noted the importance of strengthening value addition, processing capacity, market access and private sector participation across Fiji's priority commodities.

He further encouraged Fiji to continue refining investment-ready projects and highlighted potential pathways for collaboration with development finance institutions and development partners.

Mr Peter Umunay, the Global Thematic Lead for Food Systems and Land Use, Global Environment Facility (GEF), also recognized the strong alignment between Fiji's investment priorities and global financing objectives relating to climate resilience, biodiversity conservation, sustainable land management and community development.

He noted that Fiji's commodity investment pipeline presents opportunities to mobilize environmental and climate financing while supporting economic growth, food security and rural livelihoods.

In a separate bilateral meeting with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), Fiji formally submitted five priority concept notes covering:
📌 El Niño preparedness and resilience;
📌 Climate-smart irrigation and water management;
📌 Food loss and waste reduction;
📌 Post-harvest systems development; and
📌 Women's agribusiness and resource centres.

The FAO Director-General requested technical assessment of these proposals by relevant FAO divisions, creating an important pathway for future technical and financial support.

The Ministry wishes to assure farmers, cooperatives, agribusinesses, exporters and stakeholders throughout Fiji that the trip has yielded important results.

While major investments require further due diligence and project development, the strong response received from global institutions confirms that Fiji's agriculture sector is attracting attention and is increasingly viewed as a credible destination for investment.

The investment portfolio is designed to improve opportunities for farmers, strengthen market access, increase value addition, reduce post-harvest losses and create new pathways for youth and women participation in agriculture.

The Government of Fiji now invites investors, development partners, impact financiers and agribusiness companies to engage with Fiji's Agrifood Investment Portfolio and explore partnership opportunities that will contribute to a more productive, resilient and competitive agriculture sector.

The Fiji delegation will return home with confidence that Fiji's agricultural transformation agenda is being recognized internationally.

The conversations held over the past week have opened new doors for investment, technical cooperation and strategic partnerships that will benefit our farmers and future generations."

ENDS

17/10/2026