Virendra Lal MP

“It is our sincere hope that the agreements made at the inaugural Pacific Transnational Crime Summit summit will result in adequate resources and proper tools being given directly to our frontline workers,” Mr Lal said.

“Our local police stations need better vehicles, better maritime surveillance equipment to watch the sea, and proper gear to do their jobs safely.”



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‘Drug fight summits must deliver results on the ground’ | Fiji Sun “When hardworking Police officers are given the right tools, we give them the power to win this fight and protect our young people from drug networks.”

Opposition Member of Parliament Virendra Lal has urged police leadership to act decisively against rogue elements within the force to restore eroding public trust.

Replying to a ministerial statement yesterday, Mr Lal acknowledged that public confidence in the Fiji Police Force is currently facing significant hurdles, adding that these challenges are openly discussed across communities.

However, he strongly defended the integrity of the wider institution, stating that the prevailing negative perception unfairly shadows the vast majority of hard-working personnel.

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‘Few bad apples tarnish the uniform’ | Fiji Sun Mr Lal acknowledged that public confidence in the Fiji Police Force is currently facing significant hurdles.

I joined members of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence in meeting with Inter-Parliamentary Union experts Dr Ashley Clements and Jean-Raphael Guiluani as part of the IPU SDGs Self-Assessment for the Fiji Parliament.

The engagement provided an important opportunity to reflect on Parliament’s role in supporting the Sustainable Development Goals and strengthening the way national priorities are aligned with people-centred development outcomes. Hon. Lal acknowledged the value of constructive dialogue, institutional learning, and international parliamentary cooperation in advancing Fiji’s commitment to sustainable, inclusive, and accountable development.

Through the self-assessment process, the Fiji Parliament continues to strengthen its contribution to the SDGs by promoting good governance, meaningful oversight, and policies that serve communities across Fiji.