• President Sheikh Mohamed, right, with Naiqama Lalabalavu, President of Fiji, at Al Shati Palace. All photos: UAE Presidential Court
    President Sheikh Mohamed, right, with Naiqama Lalabalavu, President of Fiji, at Al Shati Palace. All photos: UAE Presidential Court
  • Sheikh Mohamed and Mr Lalabalavu at Al Shati Palace
    Sheikh Mohamed and Mr Lalabalavu at Al Shati Palace
  • Sheikh Mohamed and Mr Lalabalavu with Sheikh Mohamed bin Hamad, Adviser to the President, Noura bint Mohamed, UAE Minister of State and Mohamed Hassan Alsuwaidi, UAE Minister of Investment
    Sheikh Mohamed and Mr Lalabalavu with Sheikh Mohamed bin Hamad, Adviser to the President, Noura bint Mohamed, UAE Minister of State and Mohamed Hassan Alsuwaidi, UAE Minister of Investment
  • Mr Lalabalavu is received by Sheikh Mohamed at Al Shati Palace
    Mr Lalabalavu is received by Sheikh Mohamed at Al Shati Palace
  • Sheikh Mohamed bids farewell to Mr Lalabalavu
    Sheikh Mohamed bids farewell to Mr Lalabalavu

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UAE

President Sheikh Mohamed meets President of Fiji in Abu Dhabi

Discussions focus on economic ties in the capital

The National

November 05, 2025

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President Sheikh Mohamed on Wednesday met Naiqama Lalabalavu, President of Fiji, at Al Shati Palace in Abu Dhabi.

It came during Mr Lalabalavu’s working visit to the Emirates, with talks focusing on economic ties, trade, renewable energy, and agricultural sectors, state news agency Wam reported.

Both sides committed to strengthening bilateral relations, particularly in the area of development. The two men also stressed the importance of working towards global peace.

They also discussed the UAE’s efforts to promote renewable energy in the Pacific through the Partnership Fund for Renewable Energy Projects, which was launched in 2013.

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The bio

Studied up to grade 12 in Vatanappally, a village in India’s southern Thrissur district

Was a middle distance state athletics champion in school

Enjoys driving to Fujairah and Ras Al Khaimah with family

His dream is to continue working as a social worker and help people

Has seven diaries in which he has jotted down notes about his work and money he earned

Keeps the diaries in his car to remember his journey in the Emirates

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