Archive · 3 Sep 2026
India and Kiribati Seek Stronger Infrastructure, Energy Cooperation
India and Kiribati are two countries working together in the Pacific.
Their officials met in Tarawa to discuss stronger cooperation.
They talked about building infrastructure and using more renewable energy.
They also discussed ways to support sustainable development.
India is helping Kiribati improve healthcare services.
This includes dialysis equipment, affordable medicines and sea ambulances.
A dialysis centre in Kiribati was established through an initiative announced in 2023.
Kiribati also launched a Virgin Coconut Oil project to help local people earn a living.
The two countries said they want their partnership to become stronger and more useful.
India and Kiribati reaffirmed their partnership during talks in Tarawa.
Officials explored cooperation in infrastructure, renewable energy and sustainable development.
India discussed healthcare support, including affordable medicines, dialysis equipment and sea ambulances.
The Indian-supported dialysis centre in Kiribati was visited by High Commissioner Suneet Mehta.
Kiribati launched a Virgin Coconut Oil project aimed at improving local livelihoods.
- Who
- Indian officials, including High Commissioner Suneet Mehta, and Kiribati officials, including President Taneti Maamau and several ministers.
- What
- The countries discussed expanding bilateral cooperation and launched a Virgin Coconut Oil project.
- When
- The main discussions took place on Thursday, following additional talks on Wednesday; no dates were specified.
- Where
- Tarawa, South Tarawa, Kiribati.
- Why
- To deepen cooperation in infrastructure, renewable energy, sustainable development and healthcare, while supporting resilience and local livelihoods.
- Main focus
- Infrastructure, renewable energy and sustainable development
- Healthcare cooperation
- Affordable medicines, dialysis equipment, sea ambulances and capacity-building
- Dialysis initiative
- The centre is part of the 2023 FIPIC initiative to support dialysis units across all 14 Pacific Island Countries
- Economic project
- A Virgin Coconut Oil project was launched in Tarawa
- Indian representative
- Suneet Mehta, India's High Commissioner to Kiribati
- Kiribati president
- Taneti Maamau attended the Virgin Coconut Oil project launch
- Additional discussions
- India and Kiribati also explored broader bilateral cooperation across various sectors