QUAD to build Fiji port: A new US-China flashpoint?
Summary
India, the United States, Australia, and Japan announced a plan to jointly develop port infrastructure in Fiji as part of their Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) alliance. This project aims to build and upgrade key ports in Fiji to strengthen infrastructure and balance China’s influence in the Asia Pacific region.Key Facts
- The Quad includes India, the United States, Australia, and Japan.
- They plan to develop ports in Fiji, starting with Suva and Lautoka.
- Suva is Fiji’s capital and busiest port; Lautoka is the country’s second-largest city port.
- This port development is called the “Quad Ports of the Future Partnership” and is the first joint Quad infrastructure project in Fiji.
- Fiji’s government owns 41% of the Suva port agency, which has discussed upgrades costing $181 million and potential relocation plans costing $1.82 billion.
- Fiji’s Prime Minister previously talked about redeveloping Suva port with China, but that plan did not advance.
- The US Millennium Challenge Corporation may fund the project with grants, meaning no loans would be required.
- The Quad’s work goes beyond security to include infrastructure, maritime security, technology, health, and supply chain cooperation in the Asia Pacific.
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