Iran Congratulates Fiji National Day

Tehran, Nov 3, IRNA – First Vice-President Eshaq Jahangiri in a message on Saturday congratulated the Fiji government and nation on the country’s national day. According to a the Presidential Office, Jahangiri addressing Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama hoped that bilateral ties will further improve in all the fields based on mutual respect. Fiji is an island country in Melanesia in the South Pacific Ocean about 1,100 nautical miles (2,000 km; 1,300 mi) northeast of New Zealands North Island. In 1970, Fiji gained independence from the UK. /end