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Reference ID	Created	Released	Classification	Origin
06SUVA432	2006-10-16 19:43	2011-08-30 01:44	SECRET	Embassy Suva

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S E C R E T SECTION 01 OF 02 SUVA 000432 
 
SIPDIS 
 
SIPDIS 
 
E.O. 12958: DECL: 10/17/2016 
TAGS: KPKO MARR PREL PGOV IZ FJ
SUBJECT: FIJI SEEKS MNFI JOB FOR COMMODORE BAINIMARAMA; 
IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUEST 
 
REF: A. SUVA 429 
     ¶B. BAGHDAD 3761 
     ¶C. SUVA 425 
     ¶D. SUVA 401 (AND PREVIOUS) 
 
Classified By: Amb. Dinger.  Sec. 1.4 (B,D). 
 
Summary 
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¶1. (S) Fiji Home Affairs Minister Vosanibola has asked if the 
Coalition of the Willing in Iraq (MNFI) can offer the 
Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) Commander, Commodore 
Frank Bainimarama, a senior (two star or above) position. 
The request is with the approval of PM Qarase.  According to 
Vosanibola, Bainimarama has expressed interest.  Bainimarama 
has been a constant thorn in the side of the Qarase 
government for several years, and he continues to threaten to 
force the government to resign if it doesn't immediately 
reform to Bainimarama's satisfaction.  Vosanibola had a 
wonderful trip to Baghdad recently, and he will recommend to 
Cabinet, per MNFI advice, that Fiji deploy three-officers to 
join the Coalition.  Bainimarama would be a fourth. 
Peacefully removing Bainimarama from the domestic scene would 
be good for Fiji.  Others must judge if a job in the MNFI is 
appropriate.  Bainimarama plans to be in Baghdad Nov. 2-5 to 
visit Fiji's UNAMI contingent, an opportune moment to discuss 
options, if MNFI is interested.  End summary. 
 
Minister supports RFMF staff deployment to MNFI 
--------------------------------------------- -- 
¶2. (S) Fiji Home Affairs Minister Vosanibola met on a "four 
eyes" basis with the Ambassador on Oct. 17.  Vosanibola 
confirmed ref A report that he had an excellent visit to 
Iraq, and he is convinced Fiji should join the Coalition of 
the Willing (MNFI).  He conveyed that view on Oct. 16 to 
Prime Minister Qarase, who was supportive.  Vosanibola said 
MNFI's Gen. Moore suggested that Fiji contribute three staff 
officers to the Coalition: one Colonel and two Lieutenant 
Colonels.  Vosanibola is preparing a paper for a Cabinet 
Sub-Committee meeting late this week or early next to 
recommend that modest deployment. 
 
Request: offer Commodore Bainimarama an MNFI position 
--------------------------------------------- -------- 
¶3. (S) Vosanibola made a request.  He and Republic of Fiji 
Military Forces Commander Bainimarama flew together to New 
York late last month to discuss PKO issues at the UN.  On the 
long flight, Vosanibola asked Bainimarama if he would 
consider taking a job as a senior officer in the MNFI if such 
were offered.  (Bainimarama has previously resisted several 
offers of diplomatic postings.)  Vosanibola received the 
strong impression that Bainimarama would accept an MNFI 
offer.  Vosanibola noted that Bainimarama has been lobbying 
for several months, without success, to receive a promotion 
to two stars.  Given Bainimarama's positive signal about the 
MNFI idea, Vosanibola requests, with PM Qarase's backing, 
that the USG provide a senior-level (Major General or above) 
offer in the MNFI to Bainimarama. 
 
Qarase Government wants to remove Bainimarama thorn 
--------------------------------------------- ------ 
¶4. (S) See refs C, D, and previous for the Fiji Government's 
motivation in wanting to remove Commodore Bainimarama from 
Fiji's domestic political scene.  The Commodore has been a 
very disruptive force by repeatedly and publicly complaining 
about the Qarase government and, at times, threatening to 
force its "resignation."  Bainimarama's most recent such 
outburst appeared on the front page of the Oct. 17 Fiji 
Times.  He reportedly has given Qarase and his team three 
weeks to resign or else the RFMF will force "resignations." 
Vosanibola noted that Fiji's President, the Commander in 
Chief of the RFMF, "has not been helpful" in PM Qarase's 
efforts to tame Bainimarama.  Thus, the government is looking 
for a creative alternative. 
 
Comment and action request 
-------------------------- 
¶5. (S) From Fiji's domestic perspective and from the USG 
interest in a stable Fiji with a truly professional military, 
it would be wonderful for Bainimarama to depart the scene 
voluntarily.  On the other hand, we are cognizant that the 
MNFI has plenty of issues to deal with already.  Both PACOM 
and CENTCOM are aware of Bainimarama's strengths and 
 
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weaknesses.  If there is interest within the MNFI, 
Bainimarama's planned visit to Iraq Nov. 2-5 will be an 
opportune moment to discuss possibilities and make a 
judgment.  Action request: please provide a USG response to 
Vosanibola's inquiry ASAP. 
DINGER

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