Military prepared for any budget outcome: Commander

Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) Commander Major-General Ro Jone Kalouniwai says the military will accept whatever allocation it receives in the 2026-2027 National Budget to be announced tomorrow.

Major-General Kalouniwai was responding to calls by Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre co-ordinator Shamima Ali to reduce the military’s budget allocation.

“We’ll be grateful. Given the current circumstances and what is happening today with the fuel crisis and other challenges, whatever Government provides, that’s okay,” he told the Fiji Sun.

Asked about his tenure as RFMF Commander, Major-General Kalouniwai said any reappointment would be a decision for Government.

He did not indicate whether he would seek another term.

“When it ends, it is up to the Government whether they want me to continue or not,” Major-General Kalouniwai said.