Cabinet has endorsed the establishment of an office of the National Security Assessments.
The office will be led by a National Security Advisor who will be appointed by the Prime.
A Cabinet statement said the establishment of the Office is an important step to enhance the country’s national security and defence capabilities.
“The Office will provide advise directly to the Prime Minister and the government of occurrences that impact national security and integrity on a regular and ongoing basis,” said the statement.
The Office shall comprise the National Security Advisor, who shall be appointed by the Prime Minister.
Currently the Fiji Military Forces and the Fiji Police Force have their own intelligence units which assesses Fiji’s security situation.
Both organisations also provide daily assessments to the Prime Minister.
