New Delhi, Aug. 26 -- Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka on Tuesday delivered a lecture on the theme 'Ocean of Peace' at Sapru House, highlighting the Pacific region's role in promoting peace, stability, and maritime harmony.

Opening his remarks, Rabuka said, "Greetings from the President, the Government, the Chiefs and the people of Fiji. It is my distinct honour to be here in New Delhi to make some remarks on the Ocean of Peace concept, of which I am probably the principal advocate during this decade. There have been many who have tried to promote the concept of the Pacific as an Ocean of Peace."

He underlined the vastness of the Pacific and its geostrategic importance. "While our island state might be small and scattered in the Paci...