Fiji, March 9 -- Fiji's Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has reaffirmed the Government's commitment to democracy, economic reform and national unity in his response to the Presidential address at the opening of the 2026 session of Parliament.

Speaking in Parliament Monday, Rabuka said the President's speech reflected the national direction of Government.

"The address reflects not only the programme of Government, but the aspirations of our people - for unity, stability, prosperity, and above all, a mature democracy, and as he said (and I quote); 'This address reflects the aspirations of our people, and the collective responsibility of the Arms of Government, to serve the National Interest, and work towards the continued wellbeing of our f...