Fiji update
A statement released by the acting president’s office after yesterday’s talks says the Prime Minister has agreed to take into account the army’s concerns about a proposed reconciliation bill and voter registration.
The army commander will also have the right to attend the national security council as an observer.
Army sources say this is a compromise brokered by the acting president, as the army had wanted the council to be apolitical and not to include politicians as members.
Acting President Ratu Joni said Commodore Bainimarama had agreed not to make further comments in the media without first communicating his views to the Government.
“In that regard, it is critical that elements in the Government and the military exercise circumspection and discretion in their dealings with each other at all times,” he said.
Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase says he is looking forward to having regular discussions with the army commander.
Mr Qarase said the army commander should have the opportunity to communicate directly with him on any issues of concern to the military.
“These meetings will create a new avenue for dialogue between the Government and the military rather than discussions through the media,” he said in a statement.
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