The Australian and New Zealand governments are ready to assist Fiji if a concrete timetable for the elections is unveiled in Auckland today.
As the Pacific Islands Forum Foreign Ministers meeting continues in Auckland, Australian Foreign Minister, Stephen Smith and his NZ counterpart, Winston Peters have stressed that the return to democracy for Fiji is the key point in the meet.
Our correspondent, Radio NZ's Richard Pamatatau said Fiji stands to get assistance from the two countries if they are happy with Fiji Interim Foreign Minister, Ratu Epeli Nailatikau's report.
On the travel sanctions placed against anyone taking up positions under the interim administration, Pamatatau said there could be an easing of the sanctions if Fiji proves that it is serious about having elections in March next year.
The Pacific Islands Forum Foreign Ministers meeting is expected to end this afternoon. Stay with us for updates.
Aust/NZ ready to assist Fiji
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