25 Aug 2008

US backs Forum stance on Fiji

1:02 pm on 25 August 2008

The US has said it supports the Pacific Islands Forum's stand on suspending Fiji from the working groups unless elections are held as promised.

The principal deputy assistant secretary ,Glyn Davies, has applauded the Forum outcome, saying it was principled, firm, reasonable and balanced.

Mr Davis told the Fiji Times that d although Fiji's absence from Niue was a missed opportunity, it has not affected in any way the relationship between Suva and Washington.

Mr Davis said they were keen on continuing to support and help Fiji in every way possible.

He says the US Government would also like to see Fiji head towards elections next year, adding he saw no reason why this could not happen.

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