Fiji's interim Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama met Commonwealth Special Envoy to Fiji, Paul Reeves, on Wednesday, and said the government will hold elections no earlier than 2014.
Bainimarama told Reeves and his team from the Commonwealth of his government's intention to restoring parliamentary democracy by 2014, said a government released on Thursday.
Bainimarama was accompanied to the meeting by Fiji interim ministers, Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Ratu Inoke Kubuabola, Minister for Education, Filipe Bole and Minister for Defence, Ratu Epeli Ganilau.
Bainimarama explained that his stand has not changed from the July 1 announcement on Fiji's Strategic Framework of Change and Roadmap to Parliamentary Democracy.
He said the government intends to continue with the reforms first before elections in 2014 and will focus on development and reforms until 2012 when work on the Constitution begins.
Bainimarama explained that his government was determined to usher in the new changes and reshape the nation towards a destiny of peace, prosperity without race based policies and politics.
He said that government wanted to reshape people's perception and remove the legacy of previous administrations and colonial hangovers.
On whether the government will continue with the Political party Dialogue, Bainimarama said they will resume with the initiative in due time.
Reeves said their visit to Fiji was of noble intention and really to continue in dialogue.
Despite Fiji's suspension from the Commonwealth, Reeves has offered the Commonwealth's continuous service and assistance to Fiji.
Reeves arrived into Fiji on Tuesday night and there has been a disappointment outcry for members of political parties like the Fiji Labour Party as well as the Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewenivanua Party for lack of engagement.
Reeves would meet members of the Electoral Commission, the Fiji Employees federation, the Fiji Chamber of Commerce and academics from tertiary institutions on Thursday.