New Delhi, Aug 4 (Reporter) President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday evening departed on a three-nation state visit to Fiji, New Zealand and Timor-Leste, in a fillip to India’s Act East Policy. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal in a post on X said: “Taking forward India’s Act East Policy! “President Droupadi Murmu @rashtrapatibhvn embarks on a 3-Nation visit to Fiji, New Zealand & Timor-Leste. “In the first leg, President will undertake a State Visit to Fiji. The visit will give further impetus to the historic ties between the two countries.” The President’s House in a post said: “President Droupadi Murmu departs for her State visits to Fiji, New Zealand and Timor-Leste. This will be the first-ever visit by an Indian Head of State to Fiji, and Timor-Leste.” President Murmu is visiting Fiji from August 5-6 at the invitation of President Ratu Wiliame Maivalili Katonivere, in the first-ever visit by a Head of State from India to Fiji. President Murmu will hold bilateral meetings with President Katonivere and Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka. President Murmu is to address the Fijian Parliament and interact with the Indian diaspora in Fiji. The visit reflects India’s continued commitment to further strengthening bilateral relations with Fiji, a statement said. On the second leg of her visit, President Murmu will visit New Zealand from August 7-9 at the invitation of Governor General Dame Cindy Kiro. During the Visit, President Murmu will hold a bilateral meeting with Governor General Kiro and meet Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. President Murmu will address an education conference and interact with the Indian community and friends of India. The visit will provide further impetus to India-New Zealand bilateral relations. President Murmu will visit Timor-Leste on August 10 at the invitation of President José Ramos-Horta, in the first ever visit by a Head of State from India to Timor-Leste. During the visit, President Murmu will hold a bilateral meeting with President Horta. Prime Minister Kay Rala "Xanana” Gusmão, will call on President Murmu. In addition, President Murmu will interact with members of the Indian community. The State Visit by President Murmu to Fiji, New Zealand and Timor-Leste underscore the importance India attaches to our bilateral relations with these countries and reflects our strong focus on the Act East Policy which was announced by Prime Minister Modi ten years ago at the 9th East Asia Summit in 2014, the statement added...////...