The European Union Delegation, which arrived in the country last night met with the interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama this morning on Fiji's commitments to the EU on holding general elections.
The delegation known as TROIKA, composes representatives of the EU, who are on a three day visit to examine the situation in the country and will focus on the progress achieved against the interim government's commitments agreed upon in April 2007.
Speaking to Fijivillage, EU local presidency in Fiji Jean Francois Bauffendaue said the delegation intends to speak to a wide cross section of the community, including leaders of the political parties, to get their view on how things are moving along in Fiji.
The EU delegation has refused any media comments at this stage and the release of a statement at the end of their three day mission is expected.
The delegation is currently meeting with interim Finance Minister Mahendra Chaudhry, after meeting with the interim Foreign Affairs Minister Ratu Epeli Nailatikau this morning and they will also hold consultations today with the interim Minister for Defense and Immigration Ratu Epeli Ganilau, the Fiji Women's Crisis Centre Coordinator Shamima Ali and the last meeting will be with the NCBBF Secretariat this afternoon.
The Mission is in the country as part of consultations under the Cotonou Agreement.
Meanwhile, the interim Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum today formerly met the new Supervisor of Elections Felicity Heffernan.
Sayed-Khaiyum said the meet was to discuss Heffernan's appointment and her duties till next year's General Elections.
Heffernan is expected to meet with the chairman of the Electoral Commission, M R Khan later today.
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