Fiji holds a national referendum on 9 December 2026, with the general election expected between late December 2026 and early February 2027. It hosted Pre-COP31 in October and is promoting climate diplomacy and its 'Ocean of Peace' concept.
Government · leader
President Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu; Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka (People's Alliance)
Key national agenda
- Holding the 9 December 2026 referendum (National Referendum Act 2026) and preparing the general election
- Climate diplomacy (Pre-COP31 host, common Pacific position)
- 'Ocean of Peace' regional security initiative
- Renewable energy expansion and energy resilience
- Stronger health and education infrastructure
- Better access to public services (e.g. new immigration offices)
Government programmes
National referendum
Act assented 2 October 2026; election campaigning suspended during the referendum
KOICA health and renewable energy programmeUS$27.04 million
About US$15.38 million health and US$11.66 million renewable energy
National Rehabilitation Centre, TamavuaUS$10 million
Korea-funded rehabilitation facility
FNU College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences capacity buildingUS$9.77 million
Korea-funded health workforce training
Ovalau solar/agriculture and Makogai aquaculture centre rebuild
Korea-funded island energy and fisheries projects
Pre-COP31 meeting
Pacific leaders' meeting hosted in Nadi in October 2026
Business opportunities
Island renewable energy PMC and O&M training
KOICA and Korea-Fiji cooperation is concentrated on renewable energy.
Ministry of Energy, Energy Fiji Ltd, rural communities
Public administration digital transformation and AI workflow automation training
Korea and Fiji named digital transformation and skills as KOICA expansion areas.
Ministry of Civil Service, Office of the PM
Export consulting for fisheries and agro-processing firms
Fiji wants to grow ocean and industrial sectors as a Pacific hub.
Ministry of Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture, local SMEs
Korean support schemes
- KOICA Fiji country programme · KOICA — About US$27.04 million for health and renewable energy in 2025-2027; the Fiji office marks its 10th anniversary in 2026.
- Strengthened Korea-Fiji strategic partnership · Ministry of Foreign Affairs — The August 2026 foreign ministers' meeting agreed to widen cooperation in energy, maritime, digital and skills.
- Export Voucher · Export Voucher programme — Covers Pacific island market research and local marketing costs.
Official notices
- 2026-09-23 New Nakasi immigration office opens on the Suva-Nausori corridor
- 2026-09-25 President delivers Fiji's national statement at UNGA81
- 2026-10-05 PM Rabuka announces the national referendum for 9 December 2026
- 2026-10-05 Pacific leaders and delegates welcomed to Pre-COP31
Disaster · conflict · epidemic
Stable 2026-10-30
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