𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐅𝐌𝐅 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐟𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐟𝐟 𝐢𝐧 𝐖𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐃.𝐂

The Commander of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF), Major General Ro Jone Kalouniwai, today met with General Charles Q. Brown Jr., the 21st Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States Armed Forces. The high-level engagement highlights the growing partnership between the Republic of Fiji and the United States in fostering regional and global security.

During their meeting at the Pentagon, General Brown warmly welcomed Major General Kalouniwai, expressing his pleasure at receiving his counterpart from Fiji. The discussion provided an opportunity for both leaders to reaffirm their shared commitment to advancing peace and security in the Pacific region and beyond.

Major General Kalouniwai briefed General Brown on recent developments within the Fijian Government and the RFMF. He highlighted Fiji’s strategic priorities, including ongoing efforts to enhance maritime security, peacekeeping operations, and disaster response capabilities. The discussions also touched on areas of mutual interest, including strengthening cooperation in training, capacity-building, and addressing emerging security challenges in the South Pacific.

Following the meeting, Major General Kalouniwai was given a comprehensive tour of the Pentagon. The visit offered insights into the operational framework and infrastructure of the United States Armed Forces, providing valuable context for future collaborations between the two militaries.

This engagement is part of the Commander RFMF’s official visit to the United States, aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and exploring new avenues for cooperation. His itinerary includes meetings with other senior officials and a courtesy call to the United Nations in New York.

The visit reflects the deepening partnership between Fiji and the United States, emphasizing shared values and commitments to regional stability and global peacekeeping.