His Excellency, Mr. William Brown Toganivalu presented his Letter of Credence to
the Head of State, Afioga Tuimalealiifano Vaaletoa Sualauvi II at a credential ceremony held
this morning at the official residence of the Head of State, accrediting His Excellency as the
High Commissioner of Fiji to Samoa with residence in Suva, Fiji.
Samoa and Fiji established diplomatic relations in 1974, and have continued to
maintain cordial relations rooted in their shared history, cultural heritage and mutual respect
for one another. The High Commissioner of Fiji in his remarks during the Credential
ceremony expressed Fiji’s best wishes for Samoa’s preparation for the upcoming CHOGM
and in response the Head of State acknowledged the Pacific’s support including Fiji in
Samoa’s preparation to host the upcoming CHOGM and looks forward to welcoming and
hosting Fiji and the rest of our Commonwealth Aiga in Apia come October. The Head of
State expressed his confidence in Mr. Toganivalu’s appointment as the High Commissioner
of Fiji to Samoa which will certainly continue to further strengthen our existing relations and
foster cooperation on matters of mutual interests.
Mr Toganivalu holds a BA in Economic and management from the University of the
South Pacific and a Postgraduate Certificate in Security and Risk Management from the
University of Leicester (UK). Mr. Toganivalu is a former senior non-commissioned officer
in the British Army with experience in working within different countries and cultures. He
also served in high-stress conditions such as in the Middles East, Africa, Europe and the
Pacific. Most recently he worked as a regional security and risk management advisor
responsible for the Pacific region at the German Development Cooperation (GIZ))