Shaheen Ali
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Permanent Secretary for Trade, Co-operatives, MSMEs and Communications
Suva, Fiji
Joined April 2014
Honoured to be in Shanghai as Fiji engaged with China’s Ministry of Commerce & Pacific partners to advance #trade, #investment, #MSME, and #digitalconnectivity. As we mark 50 years of #FijiChina friendship, I thank our counterparts for the partnership and vision tor future. 🇫🇯🇨🇳
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🇫🇯 When innovation meets national pride, great things happen — and #BulaFlights is proof of that. Fiji’s first home-grown flight-booking platform — Made in Fiji, by Fijians, for Fijians — making travel simple, transparent & stress-free. #DigitalFiji #InnovationWithAHeart
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Fiji takes another stride in strengthening its measurement infrastructure with the commissioning of the 15-ton Axle Pad Test Rig — protecting roads, empowering fair trade, and ensuring trust for every consumer, every citizen, and for Fiji. 🇫🇯⚖️ #Metrology #QualityInfrastructure
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It was a pleasure to catch up with my @dfat colleagues. We discussed our enhanced partnership under #Vuvale, including #digitaltransformation, #cybersecurity and #commercialagriculture. We also committed to progressing regional trade and attracting quality foreign investments.
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At #PRF25, Fiji’s message was clear: Digital transformation must work for everyone — not just those in cities or connected markets. We proposed real tools for small states: ✅ Rules to guarantee reliable internet ✅ A Pacific AI test space ✅ Systems that talk to each other
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MSME support in action. Over 2 days, we brought Gov’t, financiers & entrepreneurs together to align efforts — from iTaukei Business Funds to YES-backed startups like FijianHost, to export-driven Qito Sports. Real stories. Real solutions. This is just the beginning. #MSMEFiji
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5/ The 5G platform is in place. Next: training, skills, services — and making sure every Fijian can benefit. Vinaka to all involved. #DigitalTransformation
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4/ Mobile operators are also committed to upgrade 2G & 3G sites to 4G in parallel. That’s essential for digital inclusion and national reach. #SmartFiji
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3/ We’ve ensured pricing policies don’t favour just well-off or urban areas. Coverage must expand — not deepen inequality. #InclusiveConnectivity
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Fiji enters the 5G era — but it must benefit all Fijians. 1/ On 15 Sept 2025, 5G spectrum licences came into effect. Pleased to have formally issued these as PS for Communications — a step forward in our digital journey. #Fiji5G #DigitalFiji
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From Suva to Nadi, Savusavu to Labasa — the voices shaping Fiji’s 🇫🇯 next Trade Policy Framework are clear: 🔹 Power MSMEs 🔹 Fix Government coordination 🔹 Go digital 🔹 Include rural and maritime Fiji Trade must deliver — not just policy, but impact. #TPF2036 #TradePolicy
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Farmers, vendors, fishers & startups are the engine of Fiji’s resilience. On 18 Aug, with @ADB_HQ @UNDP @UNCDF, we launched parametric insurance to give MSMEs the safety net they need. Fast, fair payouts — no red tape, just resilience. #ParametricInsurance #ClimateResilience
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Honoured to deliver keynote at Vinod Patel’s Supply Chain Conference 2025, sharing Fiji’s plan for resilient, agile #SupplyChain. From renegotiating US tariffs on our exports (32% → 15%) to launching BusinessNOW Fiji & the Trade Info Portal —we’re building a competitive economy
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Honoured to deliver Fiji’s update this morning at #PacificCyberWeek—officially opened by DPM Hon. Kamikamica. We reaffirmed our commitment to cybersecurity, digital literacy, and regional cooperation. Cyber Week continues tomorrow: advancing AI, Digital ID, & Internet governance.
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From Policy to People: At PRFP-18, SOM & the Pacific ICT Ministers’ Dialogue in Suva, Fiji pushed for real action — fibre expansion, 5G, LEO satellites, cyber resilience & digital skills — so every Pacific community can connect, compete & thrive. #DigitalTransformation #PRFP
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After 25 years of negotiations, Fiji has secured EU #GlobalSourcing for processed fish exports under the IEPA — unlocking new markets, boosting our fisheries sector, and strengthening our economy. A win for Fiji’s trade and our people. 🇫🇯🐟 #TradeSuccess #EU
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Fiji has entered the delivery phase of its 🇫🇯 National Digital Strategy. We’ve signed an LOA with @UNCDF to kickstart the Whole-of-Government Service Mapping — a bold step to transform public service delivery. #DigitalFiji is becoming reality. #DigitalTransformation #NDS
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Fiji is building a safer, smarter food system. Over 8,000 health licenses issued this year, 130+ joint inspections, and informal vendors formalised via SABS. With support from @FAO, we're profiling our national food control system to protect lives and grow MSMEs. #FoodSafety
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Fiji has launched its Trade Information Portal 🇫🇯 — a one-stop digital gateway for trade rules, permits, and procedures. It’s built to empower MSMEs, reduce red tape, and boost market access. TIP also lays the ground for our National Single Window. #FijiTrade #MSMEs #WTO
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