FIJI: Deposed PM welcomes election commitment

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Updated October 17, 2007 16:56:40

Fiji's deposed prime minister has responded positively to the announcement that the country will return to democracy early in 2009. Coup leader and interim prime minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama, made the commitment to hold elections at the Pacific island Forum leaders retreat in Vava'u.

Presenter: Bruce Hill
Speakers: Laisenia Qarase, deposed Prime Minister

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