Strengthening bilateral relations between Fiji and Thailand dominated talks held this week between the Prime Minister of Fiji Hon. Voreqe Bainimarama and his Thai counterpart, H.E General Prayut Chan-o-cha.

The two Heads of Governments met at the United Nations headquarters in New York where they agreed that relations between the two countries must be strengthened.

The meeting was an opportunity for the Fijian Prime Minister to personally congratulate the Thai PM on Thailand’s election as Chair for the Group of 77 and China for the year 2016. It was also an opportunity for Prime Minister Bainimarama to thank Prime Minister Prayut for his government’s participation at this year’s Pacific Islands Development Forum through the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister, General Tanasak Patimapragorn.

The Prime Minister said that the Suva Declaration, born out of this year’s PIDF, contains the key climate change objectives for Pacific islands ahead of the climate change summit in Paris later this year.

Prime Minister Bainimarama also extended his sympathy and condolences for the families of those that lost their lives during the recent bombing tragedy that struck Bangkok.

Prime Minister Prayut, undertook to give positive consideration to Thailand’s support for Fiji’s bid to be a member of the United Nations Human Rights Council (2018-2020) and to fill the office of President of the General Assembly's 71st Session.