| Press Statement Sean McCormack, Spokesman Washington, DC October 31, 2006 Fiji: Civilian-Military RelationsThe United States is concerned about the recent deterioration of civilian-military relations in Fiji and threats of possible action against the democratically elected government by some elements of the Fijian armed forces. As the United States has noted both publicly and privately to Fiji’s military leaders, it is critical that the armed forces fully respect constitutional processes, the rule of law and the military’s subordination to the lawfully elected leadership of the country. Any action by the military to the contrary would severely affect Fiji’s stability and its political and economic development. It would also negatively affect Fiji’s relations with the United States and other countries and could lead to a suspension of United States assistance to Fiji. We urge Fiji’s military leadership to refrain from any actions that could be seen as a provocation or threat to the democratically elected government. 2006/983
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