Fiji Govt vows to protect interests of all ethnic communities

Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has said his government will protect all interests of all ethnic communities. The amendment of the 2013 Constitution does not reflect an iTaukei nationalist movement, said the Prime Minister. The Fijian coalition government reassured all ethnic communities an equal opportunity to thrive. The Government urged all Fijians to unequivocally reject racism in all its forms. Rabuka was speaking at the opening of the Ministry of Multi-Ethnic Affairs office in Labasa. He remarked that for years the minority communities did not have a specific office to take their concerns. He said minorities now once again have a dedicated ministry to address the multi-ethnic challenges of the diverse Fijian society, and deliver immediate impact. He said the ministry was not about division but inclusion. He was confident the Coalition Government would be around for a few more terms.