The visit focused on creating new opportunities for Dutch expertise in the Pacific by connecting with EU Global Gateway and Asian Development Bank projects, while also strengthening relationships with local authorities and regional organisations.

During the Fiji programme, the delegation held meetings with the EU Delegation, the Asian Development Bank, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Deputy Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum. The visit also included a tour of the harbour of Suva, providing insight into the country’s maritime infrastructure and development priorities.

The Honorary Consul in Fiji hosted a King’s Day reception attended by more than 100 guests, bringing together members of the diplomatic community, government representatives, and partners from across the region.

In Tuvalu, the delegation met with the Prime Minister and other cabinet ministers to discuss cooperation on climate resilience, water management, and sustainable infrastructure. The delegation went on a tour of the Tuvalu Coastal Adaptation Project, a UNDP project funded by the Green Climate Fund. The project has successfully reclaimed 7.8 hectares of land designed to withstand rising sea levels for at least the next 40 years. 

The visit yielded new insights into how Dutch knowledge and water technology can support Pacific Island States in addressing climate and water challenges and opened up opportunities for deeper cooperation between the Netherlands and partners in the Pacific.