“I want to assure you, Prime Minister, that we in Fiji cherish the vital and valuable role, and the enormous contribution, which members of our Indian community have played, and are continuing to play in the development and progress of our country.”

—  Laisenia Qarase

Letter to Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, 20 October 2005 (excerpts)

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