Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade, Co-operatives, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Communications Manoa Kamikamica has reaffirmed Fiji’s commitment to strengthening its economic ties with New Zealand, calling for “dialogue to turn into delivery.”
Speaking at a Mini-Business Forum in Wellington, Kamikamica led a strong Fijian business delegation to champion the vision set by Prime Ministers Sitiveni Rabuka and Christopher Luxon to double bilateral trade to NZ$2 billion by 2030.
“Our partnership with New Zealand is anchored in trust and shared values,” Kamikamica told the gathering of officials, industry leaders and business representatives. “The challenge before us is to translate this goodwill into balanced trade, stronger investment flows, and concrete benefits for our businesses and people.”
He underlined Fiji’s ambition to create a world-class investment environment. “Fiji is shaping a business environment that listens to investors, learns from global best practice, and leads with credibility. Come to Fiji with a credible project, and you will find one front door, one digital track, and one team committed to getting you to yes.”
Kamikamica added that Fiji is positioning itself as a reliable hub for Pacific trade and connectivity, with reforms guided by digital transformation. “Investment doesn’t flow just because of incentives. It flows when businesses see consistency, stability, and a country that honours its commitments — that is the Fiji we are building,” he said.
The Deputy Prime Minister identified agriculture, tourism, renewable energy and digital connectivity as key sectors for collaboration. He encouraged New Zealand businesses to partner with Fijian farmers through structured buying arrangements, expand into experience-based and eco-tourism, co-invest in renewable energy, and capitalise on Fiji’s growing digital infrastructure.
Kamikamica urged businesses to think long term: “Look beyond transactions and build partnerships that create value, resilience and shared prosperity.”
He concluded with a clear message of urgency. “The roadmap has been agreed, the political will exists, and the private sector is engaged. Now is the time to turn dialogue into delivery.”
The Mini-Business Forum also marked the launch of the wider Fiji Business Mission programme. Over the coming week, the delegation will take part in bilateral meetings, investment roundtables, site visits, and the annual Fiji–New Zealand Joint Business Council Conference in Auckland.
