Fiji & Japan

Fiji: The Quad announced plans to work with Fiji to upgrade port infrastructure, marking the group's first joint regional infrastructure project and aiming to address insufficient port capacity in the Pacific islands.

Japan: Japan participated in the Quad meeting, contributing to new initiatives on maritime security, critical minerals, and energy, and reinforcing its role in maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific.

Fiji: Fiji signed a defense treaty with Australia on the same day, strengthening ties with Canberra amid Chinese assertiveness.

Japan: Japan expressed grave concern and urged China to reconsider missile testing. The test adds to Japan's worries about regional military activity.

Fiji: Fiji signed a defense treaty with Australia just before the missile test and participated in RIMPAC exercises. It faces the challenge of balancing security partnerships with regional peace aspirations.

Japan: Japan issued a strong condemnation of the test, reflecting its concerns about regional security.

Fiji: Fiji>>> is the location for a pilot project under the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue Ports of the Future Partnership, aimed at improving port infrastructure.

Japan: Japan is a vital member of the Quad, with its Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi participating in the meeting to advance cooperation on regional security and economic growth.

Fiji: Fiji was already on the United Kingdom — Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office's methanol poisoning warning list.

Japan: Japan was added to the United Kingdom — Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office's methanol poisoning warning list, potentially affecting its tourism industry.

Fiji: Fiji's deputy prosecutor Nazhat Shameen Khan is temporarily running the ICC prosecutor's office.

Japan: Japan, a major ICC contributor, voiced support but took no practical steps.