20 Jan 2016

Fiji president calls for police and army to work together

5:49 pm on 20 January 2016

Fiji's president says it is only when there is collaboration between the military, navy and police that Fiji can move towards a brighter future.

Fiji President Jioji Konrote

Fiji President Jioji Konrote Photo: supplied

Jioji Konrote made the comment at a traditional welcome at the military barracks in Suva.

According to FBC News, President Konrote reminded all present, especially the military officers, to carry out their duties sincerely, abiding by both civil and military law.

Top politicians as well as the heads of the military and police were at the ceremony.

The president is a former senior military officer.