Fiji’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ambassador Filipo Tarakinikini presented his credentials to the United Nations Secretary General (UNSG) His Excellency António Guterres at the UN headquarters in New York.
In presenting his credentials to the UNSG, Ambassador Tarakinikini conveyed the warm greetings of the President of the Republic of Fiji, His Excellency Ratu Wiliame Maivalili Katonivere and the Prime Minister Honourable Sitiveni Rabuka.
UNSG Guterres congratulated Ambassador Tarakinikini on his appointment and also expressed his sincere appreciation for Fiji’s continued commitment to multilateralism and the United Nations (UN).
He welcomed Ambassador Tarakinikini to the UN family and recognised his extensive service in the UN.
At the same time, UNSG reaffirmed the UN’s continued support to Fiji’s Permanent Mission in New York.
Recalling his visit to Fiji, the UNSG highlighted Fiji’s adaptation to climate change impacts and sustainability, relocation due to sea level rise, oceans, and peacekeeping; agendas he and Fiji both shared.
Ambassador Tarakinikini conveyed his commitment to further advance the UN and Fiji’s cooperation on issues of importance such as peacekeeping, climate actions, oceans and sustainable development.
UNSG Guterres commended Fiji’s continued commitment on these important global priorities and also acknowledged Fiji’s efforts.
He also conveyed his best wishes to Ambassador Tarakinikini as he assumes the role at the UN.
Ambassador Tarakinikini succeeds Ambassador Satyendra Prasad.
He will oversee Fiji’s efforts in the UN, USA, Cuba, Canada, and Israel.
