PM Announces Further Moves Against Fijian Regime

Monday, 2 July 2007, 5:31 pm
Article: Kevin List

PM Announces Further Moves Against Fijian Regime

"Our view clear again that it is rather ironic to have the Fijian military that fully backed a coup by their Leader, in their own country, then seeking to bring peace to other troubled countries," explained the Prime Minister today when asked what good New Zealand's representations were doing regarding the United Nation's continuing to use Fijian soldiers for peacekeeping missions.

Despite the New Zealand Government protesting the fact that the United Nation's continues to use members of the Fijian military – a military that has that has overseen the overthrow of a democratically elected Government - Fiji's peacekeepers still continue to be used by the UN.

Most of this afternoon's post-cabinet press conference related to what the New Zealand Government's final response was going to be following the recent expulsion of the New Zealand High Commissioner by Fiji's military regime.

For the Governments full response go here:

Other than Fiji the Prime Minister found time to offer her thoughts on the latest revelations concerning the Muliaga family and Mighty River Power, the awarding of a Victoria Cross to a member of the NZSAS and the challenge facing Team NZ at the America's Cup.

Listen to the Prime Minister's complete press conference

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