The Minister for Immigration, National Security and Defence, Timoci Natuva said that his ministry will not tolerate any attempt to disrupt the country’s new democracy and the will of the Fijian people.
While delivering his first speech in parliament, Natuva said that Fiji’s national security landscape is currently stable and firmly under control.
Natuva has also assured the nation that law and order will be maintained and that they will have zero tolerance for any disturbances or disruption.
He stressed that his Ministry in collaboration with the Fiji Police and the Military will protect the Fijian people, our infrastructure, our values and our sovereignty.
Natuva also stated that the Military did not assume control of the country in 2006 for themselves but to protect the unity of the nation.
He also mentioned how humbled he was to be in parliament given that he as the son of a farmer from Naitasiri went through the ranks of the military and has now been given one of the most important tasks in the new government.
He also said that he will make it his aim to increase the capabilities and the capacity of the disciplined forces.
He said that he intends to pursue institutional reform and revitalization in the Fiji Police to ensure that the force is properly mandated and prepared to deliver safety and security to the Fijian people.
Natuva also highlighted that he will ensure that the Republic of the Fiji Military Forces will have the necessary capabilities and support to continue to maintain and build our peacekeeping footprint across the globe.
He also proposed that he will systematically review all existing bilateral and multilateral defence and security agreements taking into account Fiji’s foreign policy stance.
He also said that he has already put into motion the formulation of a National Security Policy, A Defence White Paper and a Police White Paper.
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