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Australia opened a $120M maritime center in Fiji, creating 1,275 jobs and boosting regional security amid growing geopolitical competition.
Australia opened its $120 million Vuvale Maritime Essential Services Centre in Lami, Fiji, on October 3, 2025, funded with AU$83 million and creating 1,275 jobs.
The facility houses key maritime agencies and enhances security, disaster response, and fisheries protection.
Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles highlighted the project as a major infrastructure investment and announced a 20-year sustainment plan.
The opening coincided with increased regional strategic competition, as China’s hospital ship conducted medical outreach in Suva.
Australia also advances a security agreement with Papua New Guinea, signaling efforts to strengthen Pacific ties amid shifting geopolitical dynamics.
Australia abrió un centro marítimo de 120 millones de dólares en Fiji, creando 1.275 empleos e impulsando la seguridad regional en medio de una creciente competencia geopolítica.