His Excellency Opens the First Session of Parliament 2018-2019.
November 26, 2018
“Fijians around the world are living this moment in history alongside each of us, as they listen in on the radio and watch live on television, online and on social media. So, this is truly a national gathering; and a fitting reminder that the business of this chamber is the business of all Fijians, wherever they may be”.
The President of the Republic of Fiji, His Excellency Major-General (Ret’d) Jioji Konusi Konrote delivers a speech after during the opening of the first session of Parliament.
This was the message by His Excellency Major-General (Ret’d) Jioji Konusi Konrote while opening the 2018-2019 Parliament Session on Monday, 26th November 2018. The Head of State said that he joins all Fijians in celebrating the success of the election with the same enthusiasm and pride that Fiji shared four years ago, in 2014. “Once more, we have delivered credible, free and fair elections, declared as such by a multi- national observer group of 77 distinguished men and women from around the world.” His Excellency the President added that the outcome of the elections reflected the will of the Fijian people. "They have spoken, and they have chosen you – the fifty-one members of our new Parliament – to serve their interests over the next four years." The Head of State also inspected a guard of honour by the Republic of the Fiji Military Forces and hosted a reception at the State House to welcome the newly sworn in MPs.