The Leader of the Fiji Labour Party Mahendra Chaudhry stresses that election dates can only be determined when the electoral reforms are decided upon by the political parties in the proposed Presidential Forum.
Chaudhry who met with the visiting European Parliament delegation said a firm decision needs to be made on the electoral system that will be used in the next elections.
The European Parliament Delegation Head Gabriele Zimmer said in a press conference last night that they see no reason why elections cannot be held in 2009.
They said they have had meetings with a wide range of stakeholders and are of the view that there needs to be a swift return to democracy.
Zimmer also said they are also of the view that the Interim Government is not working towards elections.
However, Chaudhry said the issue of the electoral system needs to be tackled first before discussions can be held on the date for the next elections.
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Reforms First, Election Dates After
