SUVA, Fiji (VINnews) — Israel formally opened a new embassy in Fiji on Tuesday, reestablishing a diplomatic mission in the Pacific island nation for the first time in about 30 years.
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Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar attended the opening ceremony in the Fijian capital and held meetings with senior government officials to discuss cooperation and bilateral relations.
Israeli and Fijian officials also signed agreements covering areas including security cooperation and diplomatic training, according to statements released after the meetings.
The embassy in Suva is expected to serve as a regional hub for Israel’s diplomatic outreach across several Pacific island nations.
The opening comes as Israel seeks to strengthen ties with countries in the Pacific region and follows Fiji’s recent decision to establish a diplomatic mission in Jerusalem.
Great meeting with Fiji’s FM Sakiasi Ditoka, during my visit to open Israel’s embassy in Suva.
I expressed our appreciation for Fiji’s support in multilateral forums.
Together with Minister Ioane Naivalurua, we signed agreements on national security cooperation and diplomatic… pic.twitter.com/nqOrnpjdRu— Gideon Sa'ar | גדעון סער (@gidonsaar) June 2, 2026