Israel to Open Resident Embassy in Fiji This Weekend
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar will inaugurate Israel’s new embassy in Suva. The move follows Fiji’s opening of an embassy in Jerusalem last year.
rnz.co.nzIsrael is expected to open a resident embassy in Fiji over the weekend. Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar is scheduled to travel to Suva for the inauguration. The planned mission follows Fiji’s establishment of an embassy in Jerusalem in 2025. Fiji’s Cabinet approved the Israeli embassy in March 2026.
The two countries established diplomatic relations in 1970. They have cooperated through Israeli agricultural and technical assistance programs. Fiji cited consistent support for Israel in international forums, including the United Nations, when announcing the reciprocal mission.
The embassy will give Israel a permanent diplomatic presence in the Blue Pacific region. Officials in both countries have described the relationship as focused on security, climate change, agriculture, and emerging technologies.
Key Facts
Story Timeline
4 events- 1970
Israel and Fiji established diplomatic relations.
1 source@Jerusalem_Post - 2025
Fiji opened an embassy in Jerusalem.
1 source@Jerusalem_Post - March 2026
Fiji’s Cabinet approved a resident Israeli embassy in Suva.
1 source@Jerusalem_Post - May 2026
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar is scheduled to inaugurate the embassy in Fiji.
1 source@Jerusalem_Post
Potential Impact
- 01
Israel gains a permanent diplomatic post in the Pacific region.
- 02
Fiji and Israel may expand cooperation in agriculture and security.
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