Fiji and Australian PMs play down recent barbs
Quoting Radio New Zealand – 15 September 2019
“Fiji's prime minister Frank Bainimarama and his Australian counterpart have talked up their countries' relationship at a bilateral meeting in Canberra.
“Just weeks after levelling fierce criticism at Scott Morrison, Mr Bainimarama also played down the differences between the two leaders.
“AAP reports the two prime ministers signed the Fiji-Australia Vuvale Partnership, aimed at strengthening security and economic ties.
“ Speaking in Canberra today, Mr Bainimarama said that like Mr Morrison, he was not afraid to speak his mind, and that it could help enable greater understanding between the two countries.
“He said no-one expected that their differences could be resolved quickly or easily, but that they must never stop trying to find common ground.
“This was echoed by Mr Morrison who said Australia's relationship with Fiji was a long running and close one which would endure.”
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