Sitiveni Rabuka

Sitiveni Rabuka

Australia AustraliapoliticianMaleb. 19547.0Global Dominance: 0.00%

Sitiveni Rabuka is a Fijian politician and former military officer who has served as the Prime Minister of Fiji. He first came to prominence after leading a military coup in 1987 and has since had a significant impact on the country's political landscape. Rabuka is known for his leadership style and his role in promoting national unity and development. Recently, he has been in the news for expressing support for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and announcing Fiji's decision to relocate its embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, a move that has drawn international criticism.

Power3,943
Reach72,857

Country presence

Recent news mentions

Albanese is hoping to seal a major new security pact with Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka.

Minister calls for shift away from China and toward economic development
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-06-22
7.0

Sitiveni Rabuka is the Fijian Prime Minister who pitched a plan to redevelop the country's port.

Quad pledge spurs hope in Fiji for Suva Port plan
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-05-27
7.0

Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka told the Fiji Sun that his nation 'brought it on ourselves' regarding immigration issues.

Bonds, blockings and bans: A massive new-year shakeup to Pacific-US travel
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-01-17
5.0
Also mentioned
Donald Trump
Donald Trump

Sitiveni Rabuka is the Prime Minister of Fiji who attended a Christmas mass and urged the community to avoid drugs.

Gotong Royong di Fiji hingga Renang di Irlandia untuk Meriahkan Natal
Kompas·IndonesiaIndonesia· 2025-12-25
7.0

Albanese revealed he had a productive conversation with Fijian leader Sitiveni Rabuka on Thursday.

Coalition energy policy announced; Sussan Ley shits focus to migration; Anthony Albanese looks to lock in Fiji security pact
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-11-16
6.0

Sitiveni Rabuka, the Fijian Prime Minister, stated that his country opposed China setting up a military base in the Pacific Islands.

Fiji diplomat visits Taipei despite lack of formal ties
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-11-06
7.0

Sitiveni Rabuka highlighted the ongoing cooperation between Fiji and China that brings tangible benefits to both peoples.

习近平同斐济总统拉拉巴拉武就中斐建交50周年互致贺电--时政--人民网
People's Daily·ChinaChina· 2025-11-05
8.0

Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka said the declaration will demonstrate that our region is free from militarization.

PIF leaders back ‘ocean of peace’ at fraught summit
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-09-10
8.0

Luxon held his first bilateral meeting with Fiji PM Sitiveni Rabuka.

Christopher Luxon surrounded by Chinese influence at closed-door Pacific Islands Forum
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-09-10
8.0

Sitiveni Rabuka is the Prime Minister of Fiji who held a bilateral meeting with Christopher Luxon.

New Zealand set to bolster police force in the Pacific, PM cites meth boom
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-09-10
7.0

Sitiveni Rabuka is the Prime Minister of Fiji who is set to travel to Israel for the official opening of an embassy in Jerusalem.

As censure increases over war in Gaza, Israel finds support among Pacific Islands | Pacific islands
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-06
7.0

Sitiveni Rabuka is the Prime Minister of Fiji who presented Harry Wilson with the Vuvale Bowl.

Wallabies’ Harry Wilson talks to Peter Fitzsimons
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-07-12
6.0

Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka addresses the National Press Club in Canberra this week.

NRL-PNG deal sparks concern for Pacific rugby union leaders
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-07-04
6.0

Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka said China should not be allowed to gain a permanent military foothold in the strategically contested South Pacific region.

China base not welcome, Fijian prime minister says
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-07-02
7.0

Fiji’s Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka to the US House of Representatives to raise concerns about the safety risk it poses to his country.

Pacific crime threat: NZ warned as drug shipments and corruption rise
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-06-14
6.0

Sitiveni Rabuka is the Prime Minister of Fiji who met with President Prabowo Subianto to discuss military cooperation.

Misi Vital Diplomasi di Pasifik Selatan
Kompas·IndonesiaIndonesia· 2025-04-26
7.0

Sitiveni Rabuka is mentioned as the Prime Minister of Fiji in trade discussions.

Christopher Luxon says tension with Winston Peters over trade messaging a ‘media beat up’
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-04-13
5.0

Luxon also spoke with Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka about international trade.

Winston Peters condemns ‘hysterical’ language - citing words used by PM Luxon in US tariff talks
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-04-13
5.0

Rabuka expressed admiration for Netanyahu during their meeting in New York.

Islas Fiyi expresa su apoyo a Netanyahu y anuncia el traslado de su embajada a Jerusalén
El Observador·UruguayUruguay· 2025-02-19
7.0
Also mentioned
Benjamin Netanyahu
Benjamin Netanyahu