It's the final day of the Pacific Islands Leaders Forum in Auckland today where there will be a push by some Pacific leaders to get Fiji readmitted in the Forum.
The Leaders Retreat today will see the presentation of a Ministerial Contact Group report on Fiji.
This is expected to be followed by discussions on Fiji.
Going into the meeting, Kiribati President Anote Tong said Fiji's suspension from the Forum should end now.
Tong said if the Forum is a family then Fiji should be included.
Meanwhile, the Melanesian leaders present in the meeting are expected to push for the Forum Secretary General to be changed.
Current Secretary General Tuiloma Slade's first three year term comes to an end this year and he intends to take up the second three year term.
The Forum Secretary General can serve up to two terms if the Forum leaders approve the proposal put forward by the position holder.
The leaders are expected to discuss whether Slade should be given the chance to continue.
Fiji's call for the removal of Tuiloma Slade has been unanimously agreed by the Melanesian countries.
Following the special Melanesian Spearhead Group meeting last week, members endorsed Fiji's Kaliopate Tavola to be the MSG nominee for the post.
Story by: Vijay Narayan
Fiji’s suspension from Forum should end now - Tong
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