India will gift 12 agricultural drones and two mobile soil testing labs to Fiji. It was announced by PM Modi during a press statement with Fijian PM Sitiveni Rabuka.
Extensive Discussions between PM Modi and Fijian PM Sitiveni Rabuka
PM Modi said, “In our extensive discussions today, we made various significant decisions. We believe that only a healthy nation can be a prosperous one. Hence, a 100-bed super speciality hospital will be built in Suva. Dialysis units and sea ambulances will also be sent. Jan Aushadhi Kendras will be opened to provide affordable, high-quality medicines to every home. To ensure that no one is held back in the race for their dreams, a ‘Jaipur Foot’ camp will also be organised in Fiji,” . Further, he added, “In the field of agriculture, cowpea seeds sent from India are growing very well in Fiji’s soil. India will also gift 12 agri-drones and two mobile soil testing labs. We applaud the Fijian government for approving Indian Ghee in Fiji,”.
The Joint statement issued by the two countries
According to the joint statement issued by the two countries, PM Modi announced the gift of 12 agricultural drones and two mobile soil testing laboratories under India’s Grant-in-Aid Programme, which will promote innovation and improve productivity in Fiji’s sugar sector. Not only this, he also announced the intention to send an ITEC expert to the Fiji Sugar Corporation, along with the organisation of specialised ITEC training programmes for Fijian sugar sector professionals.
Besides this, the joint statement also informed about growing cooperation between the two countries, including in agriculture. The leaders of both countries recognised the significance of agriculture and food security as key areas for bilateral cooperation.