Fiji, Aug. 12 -- Fiji is exploring strategic cooperation with Malaysia and PETRONAS to strengthen fuel security, build strategic reserves and reduce the country's vulnerability to disruptions in global energy markets.

Fiji's Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Sakiasi Ditoka, raised the issue during separate meetings with PETRONAS Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer, Downstream, Datuk Sazali Hamzah, and Malaysia's Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.

The discussions formed part of Ditoka's official working visit to Malaysia and follow Fiji's recent high-level engagements with Singapore and Australia aimed at strengthening partnerships amid continuing volatility in globa...