Foreign
Minister Murray McCully will travel to Suva on Monday as a
member of the Pacific Islands Forum Ministerial Contact
Group on Fiji.
Mr McCully today thanked the Fiji
administration for its agreement to the MCG visit.
“This
visit will enable the MCG to resume direct dialogue with
Fiji after a significant interval,” Mr McCully
said.
“New Zealand as Forum Chair has placed high
importance on the maintenance of dialogue and engagement
with Fiji.
“Next week’s meeting comes at a pivotal
time for Fiji and following a number of positive
developments. This includes the decision to commence voter
registration, the establishment of the Constitutional
Commission, and the commencement of a public dialogue on the
shape of the constitution on which elections can be held.
These are all constructive moves which I have welcomed on
New Zealand’s behalf.
“The MCG discussions will give
us an opportunity to see how we can assist in achieving
further
progress.”
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