New Zealand Prime Minister John Key said the stance the Pacific Islands Forum continues to take towards Fiji will be reaffirmed in Vanuatu this week.
The 41st Pacific Islands Forum meeting in Vanuatu is scheduled to start tomorrow, minus Fiji due to its current suspension.
Meanwhile, Tongan Prime Minister Doctor Feleti Sevele stressed that the best option for the international community to take is to engage with Fiji rather than isolating it from the dialogue process.
Doctor Sevele has told Radio Australia that Fiji needs to be assisted and no country from outside Fiji can tell the government on what should be done.
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Sir Michael Somare will not attend this week's meeting due to personal reasons and will be represented by Planning Minister Paul Tiensten.
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Dr Derek Sikua is also not attending due to the country's general elections.
The Pacific Islands Forum Meeting will be held tomorrow and Friday.
Story by: Ana Naisoro
