The Office of the President and members of the disciplined forces hosted a surprise afternoon tea for President Jioji Konrote to celebrate the President’s 70th birthday yesterday.
Also present at Borron House was the Chief Justice Anthony Gates, Cabinet Ministers, close friends and family members of the President.
The President acknowledged the surprise reception and thanked the government for its achievements this year including successfully presiding over the climate change negotiations as President of COP23.
RFMF Commander Rear Admiral Viliame Naupoto presented President Konrote with a lali as a token of appreciation.
The lali was carved from a Mahohany tree that was growing in the presidential compound in Suva but was uprooted by Tropical Cyclone Winston.
