Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama said Fiji is disappointed with what appears to be a decision of the United Nations to exclude Fiji from new peacekeeping missions.
While addressing the 64th session of the UN General Assembly in New York this morning, Bainimarama stated that they have not been given a clear explanation.
The prime minister reiterated his call to those nations who have turned their backs on Fiji to change their stance.
While laying out the government’s plans to return Fiji to democratic rule by September 2014, he called on the world leaders for patience and understanding.
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Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama has called on world leaders for patience and understanding while addressing the 64th session of the United Nations General Assembly this morning in New York.
Commodore Bainimarama laid out the government's plans to hold election by September 2014 and explained why this has been done.
Bainimarama told the General Assembly that the people of Fiji will be consulted on the formulation of a new constitution.
While calling for understanding, the prime minister quoted US President Barack Obama on imposing democracy on any nation.
