Fiji–Turkey relations

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Fiji-Turkey relations
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Fiji–Turkey relations are the foreign relations between Fiji and Turkey. The Turkish ambassador in Wellington, New Zealand is also accredited to Fiji since December 17, 1975.[1] Fiji has an honorary consulate in Istanbul. [1]

Diplomatic Relations[]

Relations between the two countries have traditionally been friendly. Turkey supported the government policy of multiracialism under Prime Minister Kamisese Mara.[2] The friendly relations continued and Turkey was similarly very supportive[3] of Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase and his Qoliqoli Bill, which promoted reconciliation[4] and tolerance between Indigenous Fijians and Indo-Fijians.[5] Relations became tense[6] after the Republic of Fiji Military Forces ordered the Qarase government to withdraw the Qoliqoli Bill.[7] Turkey similarly denounced[8] after the Republic of Fiji Military Forces dismissed Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewenivanua-appointed government officials.

Presidential Visits[]

Guest Host Place of visit Date of visit
Fiji Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama Turkey President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan World Humanitarian Summit, Istanbul May 23-24, 2016[1]

Economic Relations[]

  • Trade volume between the two countries was negligible in 2019.[1]

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b c d "Relations between Turkey and the Republic of Fiji". Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkey.
  2. ^ Howard, M. Race and Politics in an Island State. Vancouver: Univ. of British Columbia Press. 1991.
  3. ^ Lal, B.V. Power and Prejudice: The Making of the Fiji Crisis. Wellington: New Zealand Institute of International Affairs. 1988.
  4. ^ Lal, B.V. Power and Prejudice: The Making of the Fiji Crisis. Wellington: New Zealand Institute of International Affairs. 1988.
  5. ^ Howard, M. Race and Politics in an Island State. Vancouver: Univ. of British Columbia Press. 1991.
  6. ^ Robertson, R. and A. Tamanisau. Fiji: Shattered Coups. Leichhardt: Pluto Press. 1988.
  7. ^ Lal, B.V. Power and Prejudice: The Making of the Fiji Crisis. Wellington: New Zealand Institute of International Affairs. 1988.
  8. ^ Sutherland, W. Beyond the Politics of Race: An Alternative History of Fiji to 1992. Canberra: Australian National University Press. 1992.
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