Ministry of Defence and National Security (Fiji) explained

Ministry of Defence and National Security
Jurisdiction:	Republic of Fiji
Budget:	$13.8m FJD (2020-2021)^[1]
Minister1 Name:	Pio Tikoduadua
Minister1 Pfo:	Minister for Defence and National Security
Website:	defence.gov.fj

The Ministry of Defence and National Security is the ministry of Fiji responsible for advising the government on strategic leadership, policy guidance and overseeing the Republic of the Fiji Military Forces.^[2] The current Minister for Defence and National Security is Pio Tikoduadua who was appointed to the position in December 2022.^{[3] [4]}

Responsibilities

The Ministry is tasked in managing the nation's security and it does this through policies, programmes and projects. The ministry is also tasked in maintaining public order and responding to national emergencies. Other responsibilities include aerial surveillance and search and rescue.^[5]

See also

• Republic of Fiji Military Forces

References

1. Web site: Budget-Estimates-2020-2021_1.pdf. 2020-09-18.
2. Web site: Ministry of Defence and National Security. 2020-09-18. www.defence.gov.fj.
3. Web site: Ministry of Defence and National Security. 2020-09-18. www.defence.gov.fj.
4. Web site: Fijivillage . Gavoka, Kamikamica and Pro Prasad are the deputy Prime Ministers . 2022-12-25 . www.fijivillage.com . en.
5. Web site: Ministry of Defence and National Security. 2020-09-18. www.defence.gov.fj.