Ousted Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase said he understands very well where his chief is coming from after he stated yesterday that he will support whatever government comes in.

Qarase's high chief who holds the title of Sau kei Mualevu, Ratu Josefa Basulu said when Qarase was in power, he supported him, and when the interim government is in power, he will lend his support to them.

Speaking from Mavana, Vanuabalavu this afternoon, Qarase said he is concerned that his chief believes in that idea but he will not comment on it.

He said his relationship with his chief still stands and he will still respect him.