Opening address, Pacific Islands Political Studies Association (PIPSA), 24 November 2005.
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We must begin to trust each other if this country is to progress the way we want it to. But before that we have to lay the preparatory work to engender that trust by building relationships every day.
— Joni Madraiwiwi
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About Joni Madraiwiwi
Ratu Joni Madraiwiwi (born 1957) was the Vice-President of Fiji from 10 January 2005 to 5 December 2006. By profession he is a lawyer and former judge.
About Joni Madraiwiwi
Ratu Joni Madraiwiwi (born 1957) was the Vice-President of Fiji from 10 January 2005 to 5 December 2006. By profession he is a lawyer and former judge.
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