Embassy of Fiji, Brussels

Last updated

The Embassy of Fiji to Belgium is responsible for Fiji's diplomatic relations with the Belgium. Established in July 1973, it doubles as Fiji's Mission to the European Union. The Ambassador to Belgium, currently Ratu Seremaia Tui Cavuilati, also holds the title of Permanent Representative to the European Union. He is assisted by two Counsellors (Tupou Raturaga and Nidhendra Singh, who is responsible for agriculture and trade) and by Ms N. Khatri, the Second Secretary. In addition, there are three supporting staff.

List of Ambassadors

The following individuals have held office as Ambassador to Belgium.

OrderChief JusticeTerm of office
1. Sir Josaia Rabukawaqa July 1973 - 1976
2. Satya Nandan 8 November 1976 - 1983
3. J.D. Cavalevu 1983 - 1985
4. Poseci Bune 1985 - 1987
5. Kaliopate Tavola 1988 - 1998
6. Isikeli Mataitoga 1998 - 2004
7. Ratu Seremaia Tui Cavuilati 2004–present
Rabukawaqa, who was Fiji's High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, was accredited as Head of Mission to the European Union and as Ambassador to Belgium, but was not resident.

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Foreign relations of Fiji</span>

Fiji has experienced many coups recently, in 1987, 2000, and 2006. Fiji has been suspended various times from the Commonwealth of Nations, a grouping of mostly former British colonies. It was readmitted to the Commonwealth in December 2001, following the parliamentary election held to restore democracy in September that year, and has been suspended again because of the 2006 coup, but has been readmitted a second time after the 2014 election. Other Pacific Island governments have generally been sympathetic to Fiji's internal political problems and have declined to take public positions.

The Fiji Mission to the European Union is responsible for Fiji's diplomatic relations with the European Union and with all member countries, except those with which Fiji maintains specific diplomatic relations, such as the United Kingdom.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Turkey)</span> Government ministry of Turkey

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is the governmental body responsible for conducting foreign relations of the Republic of Turkey. The Ministry is responsible for Turkey's diplomatic missions abroad as well as providing support for Turkish citizens and promoting Turkish culture. The ministry implements Turkish foreign policy in accordance with the country's national interests. Established on 2 May 1920, its primary duties are administering diplomatic missions, negotiating international treaties and agreements, and representing the Republic of Turkey at the United Nations. The ministry is headquartered in the Turkish capital of Ankara and counts on more than 200 missions as embassies, permanent representation offices and consulates general, abroad. As of 2021, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs maintains 235 diplomatic posts worldwide. The current Minister of Foreign Affairs is Hakan Fidan, who has held the position since 3 June 2023.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Belgium–Turkey relations</span> Foreign relations between Turkiye and Belgium

Belgian–Turkish relations are foreign relations between Belgium and Turkey. Belgium has an embassy in Ankara, a consulate–general in Istanbul and two consulates in Antalya and İzmir. Turkey has an embassy in Brussels and a consulate–general in Antwerp.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Accreditations and responsibilities of EU delegations</span>

The European Union maintains delegations with the rank of embassy in many third countries, but there are delegations that are accredited to more than one foreign state. In some cases the accreditation country also hosts a consulate rank EU diplomatic office.