Aust says no to trade and sporting sanctions on Fiji

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Updated April 20, 2009 15:06:27

Australia's Foreign Minister, Stephen Smith, says Australia is pushing for Fijian soldiers to be excluded from United Nations peacekeeping forces, but tules out support for full trade and sporting sanctions.


Presenter Jemima Garrett

Speaker: Australian Foreign Minister Stephen Smith

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