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His Excellency the President of Fiji, Ratu Wiliame Katonivere today opened the 2024 session of Fiji’s Parliament.
A 100-strong guard of honour of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces greeted the President on his arrival at Parliament House.
As Head of State and Commander in Chief, Ratu Wiliame Katonivere took the salute before he inspected the guard of honour, accompanied by the Commander of the RFMF, Major-General Ro Jone Kalouniwai.
He was later escorted into the parliamentary chambers by the Speaker of Parliament, Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu and the Leader of Government, Minister for Public Works Ro Filipe Tuisawau.
In keeping with tradition, members of the judiciary led by Acting Chief Justice, Justice Salesi Temo joined our 55-elected Members of Parliament inside the “new look” and recently refurbished parliamentary chambers. Diplomats and leaders in public and the private sector filled up the public gallery.
In his address, the President urged parliamentarians to “listen to the voices of our people” and to “embrace with resolve the principles of democracy and humanity as enshrined in our constitution.”
“We must acknowledge and recognize our differences, however, we must be united with one common goal to ensure that we live in a progressive and prosperous nation.”
The head of state went onto outline the work programme of the Coalition Government for 2024, specifying some of the key policies and initiatives of the government.
Parliament adjourned to Monday next week when debates on His Excellency’s address will begin.
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A 100-strong guard of honour of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces greeted the President on his arrival at Parliament House.
As Head of State and Commander in Chief, Ratu Wiliame Katonivere took the salute before he inspected the guard of honour, accompanied by the Commander of the RFMF, Major-General Ro Jone Kalouniwai.
He was later escorted into the parliamentary chambers by the Speaker of Parliament, Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu and the Leader of Government, Minister for Public Works Ro Filipe Tuisawau.
In keeping with tradition, members of the judiciary led by Acting Chief Justice, Justice Salesi Temo joined our 55-elected Members of Parliament inside the “new look” and recently refurbished parliamentary chambers. Diplomats and leaders in public and the private sector filled up the public gallery.
In his address, the President urged parliamentarians to “listen to the voices of our people” and to “embrace with resolve the principles of democracy and humanity as enshrined in our constitution.”
“We must acknowledge and recognize our differences, however, we must be united with one common goal to ensure that we live in a progressive and prosperous nation.”
The head of state went onto outline the work programme of the Coalition Government for 2024, specifying some of the key policies and initiatives of the government.
Parliament adjourned to Monday next week when debates on His Excellency’s address will begin.
#FijiGovernment #FijiNews #GovernmentNews #coalitiongovernemnt
