THE first resident Philippine ambassador to Fiji, Noel Novicio, formally assumed his post on Thursday after presenting his credentials to President Ratu Naiqama Tawakecolati Lalabalavu in Suva, vowing to further strengthen bilateral ties and expand people-to-people exchanges.
In a statement, the Department of Foreign Affairs said, Novicio expressed appreciation to Fiji’s warm hospitality to the Filipinos working and living in Fiji, emphasizing the importance of further strengthening people-to-people exchanges between the two countries.
“It is my greatest honor to be appointed as the first resident Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of the Philippines to the Republic of Fiji. I’ll work hard to further strengthen the friendly relations between our two countries and peoples,” Novicio said.
Novicio committed to collaborating closely with Fiji’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs in establishing a formal consultation mechanism to guide Philippines-Fiji relations moving forward, noting that both countries share regional aspirations.
