The 3 days intensive training on “Media and Strategic Communications Essentials” was organised from July 16th to 18th 2019, through the cooperation between the Australian High Commission and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The training was facilitated by DFAT Assistant Secretary Soft Power Communications and Scholarships, Mr Ray Marcelo.
The “Media and Strategic Communications Essentials” was attended by the senior officials of the government ministries and agencies that MOFA works closely with in terms of its service deliverables.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs acknowleged the Australian Government for its great commitment towards Vuvale partnership, in paving the way forward for deeper cooperation between Fiji-Australia.
Australian High Commissioner Feakes, said that Australia is pleased to provide this support to Fiji and the training will be a rewarding learning experience for the participants.
This training was designed with the following objectives: provide comprehensive understanding on the dynamic roles of modern media and its importance in promoting diplomacy, organizing strategic communications and campaigns, media networking, creating media products, and the use of digital media platforms.