𝐑𝐅𝐌𝐅 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐣𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐀𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐬

The Force Sergeant Major (FSM) of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF), WOI Joeli Nayaca Rabuli, held a landmark meeting with his counterpart from the French Armed Forces during an official visit to Paris. The discussions focused on strengthening military collaboration in leadership development, troop welfare, and enhancing operational synergy, particularly in peacekeeping missions. The meeting also emphasized joint efforts in humanitarian assistance and disaster response (HADR), a critical area of shared interest for both forces.

WOI Rabuli highlighted the importance of the engagement, emphasizing the mutual benefits of exchanging ideas and best practices. His French counterpart commended the RFMF’s professionalism and significant contributions to global peacekeeping, underscoring the value of closer collaboration. Both leaders agreed to explore new opportunities for training exchanges and operational partnerships that would enhance the capabilities of their respective forces while addressing common security challenges.

This meeting reaffirms Fiji’s commitment to fostering international defense partnerships and its proactive role in global peace and security. WOI Rabuli’s visit to Paris not only strengthens the ties between the RFMF and the French Armed Forces but also highlights the critical role of senior non-commissioned officers in shaping strategic military cooperation.