Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka is attending the 30th session of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit in San Francisco, at the invitation of U.S. President Joe Biden.

He is joining the conversation on trade and investment, enhanced economic growth, sustainability, climate, and just transition on energy.

Rabuka also joins leaders of the 21 member countries of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, representing the Pacific, to engage in meaningful discussions that will map out affirmative actions, and innovative and sustainable solutions for the Pacific region.

The summit, chaired by the U.S., will also be attended by the President of the People’s Republic of China, Xi Jinping, and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

Rabuka’s attendance at the summit exemplifies Fiji’s commitment to further strengthening international relations and exploring areas of common interest, particularly on trade and investment, and regional cooperation.

Amongst other important issues, the Prime Minister will highlight the high disaster risk profile in the Pacific, lack of access to transformational technologies, and ongoing loss and damage from climate change and natural disasters.

Discussions at the APEC summit will focus on regional economic issues, including digitization, women’s economic empowerment, trade facilitation, energy security, food security, and health.

Rabuka will meet with President Jinping for the first time on the margins of the APEC Summit to discuss Fiji and China’s longstanding relations.