Former Leader of Opposition Mick Beddoes said the invitation from Commodore Frank Bainimarama to hold talks with all political parties next week is good for the whole nation.

When approached early this morning on whether he will be available to meet the Interim Prime Minister, Beddoes said that he had informed the Prime Minister's office that he would not be available this week as he is heading to the North.

However, upon confirming that the Interim Prime Minister had set the meet for next Monday, Beddoes revealed that he had changed his flight plan and will be one of the Party members in the meeting.