HomeCountries & Areas…Fiji hide Fiji Subscribe View Fact Sheet Embassies & Consulates Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs International Travel Information What you need to know before you go: visas, Embassy & Consulate locations, vaccinations, etc. International Travel Information: Learn More Current Travel Advisories Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions Learn More U.S. Relationship These are excerpts from the U.S. Relations With Fiji U.S.-Fiji Relations U.S. Assistance to Fiji Bilateral Economic Relations U.S.-Fiji Relations The U.S. established diplomatic relations with Fiji in 1971, following its independence from the United Kingdom. Relations between Fiji and the U.S. have traditionally been good. The two countries share a multi-ethnic heritage, a commitment to democratic values, and a record of close cooperation on international peacekeeping operations, regional security, environmental issues including climate change, and economic development. The U.S. The U.S. established diplomatic relations with Fiji in 1971, following its independence from the United Kingdom. Relations between Fiji and the U.S. have traditionally been good. The two countries share a multi-ethnic heritage, a commitment to democratic values, and a record of close cooperation on international peacekeeping operations, regional security, environmental issues including climate change, and economic development. The U.S. Peace Corps is active in Fiji, with some 65 volunteers in 13 Fijian provinces, and in 2018 celebrated its 50th anniversary in the country. Collapse U.S.-Fiji Relations Read more about U.S.-Fiji Relations U.S. Assistance to Fiji USAID funds regional projects assisting communities in accessing financing, building institutional capacity, and adapting to climate change. The Ready project (2016-2021) supports climate finance and management capacity. With the Pacific Community (SPC), the Institutional Strengthening in Pacific Island Countries to Adapt to Climate Change project (ISACC, 2015-2020) is undertaking climate finance assessments and supporting scale up of successful multi-sectoral projects. USAID funds regional projects assisting communities in accessing financing, building institutional capacity, and adapting to climate change. The Ready project (2016-2021) supports climate finance and management capacity. With the Pacific Community (SPC), the Institutional Strengthening in Pacific Island Countries to Adapt to Climate Change project (ISACC, 2015-2020) is undertaking climate finance assessments and supporting scale up of successful multi-sectoral projects. The Pacific American Climate Fund (PACAM, 2013-2019) builds the capacity of small local grantees while supporting their efforts to improve food security and natural resource management. As the largest contributor to the World Bank and, with Japan, to the Asian Development Bank, the U.S. supports a broad range of economic development and infrastructure programs in the Asia Pacific, including Fiji. Collapse U.S. Assistance to Fiji Read more about U.S. Assistance to Fiji Bilateral Economic Relations The U.S. has been among Fiji’s principal trading partners. The main products imported to the U.S. from Fiji include bottled water, tuna, and sugar. U.S. exports to Fiji are mainly machinery, transport equipment, and food. Fiji and the U.S. do not have a bilateral investment agreement. Tourism and remittances, including from the U.S., contribute significantly to the Fijian economy. Fiji The U.S. has been among Fiji’s principal trading partners. The main products imported to the U.S. from Fiji include bottled water, tuna, and sugar. U.S. exports to Fiji are mainly machinery, transport equipment, and food. Fiji and the U.S. do not have a bilateral investment agreement. Tourism and remittances, including from the U.S., contribute significantly to the Fijian economy. Fiji is a party to the U.S.-Pacific Islands Multilateral Tuna Fisheries Treaty, which provides access for U.S. fishing vessels in exchange for a license fee from the U.S. industry. Under a separate Economic Assistance Agreement associated with the Treaty, the U.S. government currently provides $21 million per year to Pacific Island Parties. Collapse Bilateral Economic Relations Read more about Bilateral Economic Relations Integrated Country Strategies The Integrated Country Strategy is the four-year strategy articulating U.S. priorities in a given country. The Chief of Mission leads the strategy. View Integrated Country Strategies Investment Climate Statements The Investment Climate Statements analyze a variety of economies that are or could be markets for U.S. businesses and provide information on the business climates. View Investment Climate Statements Fiscal Transparency Report The Fiscal Transparency Report analyzes government transparency and identifies needed changes to improve public spending accountability. View Fiscal Transparency Report Discover More 2022 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices 2022 Report on International Religious Freedom 2023 Trafficking in Persons Report View all Department Reports and Publications COVID-19 Vaccine Deliveries Since July, 2021 the United States has donated 200,960 safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine doses with the people of Fiji. This includes 50,880 Pfizer doses and 150,080 Moderna doses. Of the 200,960 vaccine doses, 100% were donated in partnership with COVAX. The United States is committed to leading an international and coordinated effort to accelerate access to safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines to meet global needs. The United States is working with other governments and partners including COVAX, Caricom, and the African Vaccine Acquisition Trust (AVAT) to protect communities from COVID-19 and apply lessons from this pandemic to enhance health security now and in the future. Learn more about our work Delivering Vaccines and on COVID-19 Recovery. More Vaccine Deliveries Highlights February 9, 2024 Suva, Fiji-International School Suva: 2024 Special Needs Profile January 26, 2024 Deputy Secretary for Management and Resources Verma’s Trip to Australia, Fiji, and Indonesia Trade and Investment – IPEF Supply Chain Agreement – Notification of Deposit of Instrument; Fiji, January 24, 2024 November 3, 2023 Digital Press Briefing with Captain Claudine Caluori, U.S. Navy, Mission Commander of Pacific Partnership 2023 November 3, 2023 Suva, Fiji-International School Suva: 2023-2024 Fact Sheet VIEW ALL NEWS Tags Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs Fiji