FIJI has strengthened defence ties with Indonesia after 14 Republic of Fiji Military Forces personnel took part in a major multinational peacekeeping exercise in Bogor. The RFMF contingent joined Exercise Garuda Canti Dharma III 2026 at the Indonesian Peacekeeping Mission Centre in Sentul, Bogor, Indonesia, where more than 700 military personnel from 22 countries trained for future United Nations peacekeeping operations. For Fiji, whose peacekeepers have served in United Nations missions for decades, the exercise offered another opportunity to sharpen operational skills alongside military personnel from the Indo-Pacific and beyond. Indonesia has emerged as a regional leader in peacekeeping training, making the exercise an important platform for military cooperation and the exchange of expertise. The Embassy said it looked forward to expanding Fiji-Indonesia defence cooperation in support of peace, security and stability across the Indo-Pacific.