Fiji and Japan’s Strategic Dialogue on Law and Justice 
The Ministry of Justice of Fiji and the Ministry of Justice of Japan convened a Strategic Dialogue on Law and Justice on 31 July 2025, reaffirming their shared commitment to the rule of law, human rights, and good governance.
In his opening address, H.E. Tsutsumi Yoshiyuki, Assistant Vice-Minister of Justice of Japan, welcomed Hon. Siromi Turaga, Fiji’s Minister for Justice and Acting Attorney-General, and his delegation. He highlighted the inception of ST-Just—an initiative designed to foster legal cooperation through regular exchange and collaboration—and emphasized the dialogue’s potential to deepen bilateral ties grounded in mutual respect and shared values.
In response, Minister Turaga expressed his appreciation for Japan’s hospitality and reaffirmed Fiji’s dedication to advancing human rights, good governance, and judicial reform. He noted that the dialogue serves as a pivotal forum for developing practical and sustainable initiatives in law and justice, marking a milestone in the growing partnership between Japan and Fiji.
The programme also featured a signing ceremony for the Memorandum of Cooperation in the fields of law and justice. As Minister Turaga remarked, the Memorandum lays the foundation for a practical framework for cooperation. From corrections reform and youth engagement to legal capacity-building and digital transformation, the dialogue and MoC establish a technical partnership rooted in mutual respect and inspired by Japan’s commitment to legal innovation and integrity.
With participation from high-level officials and legal experts, the dialogue and Memorandum of Cooperation provided a platform for practical, forward-looking collaboration, affirming Fiji’s commitment to learning from Japan’s expertise in shaping sustainable justice cooperation.
As part of the Minister’s visitation programme in Tokyo, the seven-member delegation was hosted by Ms. Kelera Savu, Chargé d’Affaires ad interim of the Embassy of the Republic of Fiji, for a lunch meeting on 30 July 2025. This gathering offered an opportunity for Minister Turaga to engage with key stakeholders and senior representatives from the Government of Japan and other key agencies focused on strengthening Fiji and Japan’s bilateral ties.
On 31 July 2025, the Minister and delegation also conducted a site visit to a correctional facility, facilitating exchanges and capacity-building in corrections management and rehabilitation, among other areas of mutual interest.
Before returning to Fiji, the delegation held a meeting with Mr. Filimone Waqabaca, CEO of the Fiji Development Bank and Commissioner-General for Fiji at Expo 2025 in Osaka, Kansai.
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Embassy of the Republic of Fiji
TOKYO
2 August 2025