Diplomacy Fiji wants Palau to join new grouping

Ratu Epeli’s Pacific tour to strengthen relations with partners and forge new ones
Nemani Delaibatiki
suva
Fiji is keen for Palau to join the new Pacific grouping that Fiji is forging with its neighbours – the Pacific Islands Development Forum (PIDF), says President Ratu Epeli Nailatikau.
Ratu Epeli was speaking at the State dinner in Palau. His visit there is part of a Pacific tour to strengthen relations with partners and forge new ones.
“Fiji seeks to build a closer relationship with the government and people of Palau by eventually formalising our ties, which would encourage more people to people contacts between our nations,” Ratu Epeli said.