Opposition Member of Parliament, Mosese Bulitavu has backed a government motion to amend the loan guarantee period for Fiji Airways.

One of the leading opposition Member of Parliament, Mosese Bulitavu has backed a government motion to amend the loan guarantee period for Fiji Airways.

In a move where he has gone against his own SODELPA party lines, Bulitavu says in such difficult times, Fijians need to work together as everyone is trying to make ends meet.

Bulitavu says while he will be unpopular because of this, his views are very clear as Fiji Airways plays a lead role in terms of recovery when we open our borders for tourism.

“The motion that is before us, calls upon us as leaders to make a very important decision in terms of our economy, our airline, and also to see what the future holds.”

Bulitavu says Fiji Airways will play a vital role in the economic recovery process through tourism and trade and that is what Fiji should be preparing for now.

“I think as leaders we need to prepare our airline to be a future fit. So that when everything is back to normal then we can get up and recover quickly through this airline. That is why we need to support this particular motion.”

While the Opposition has heavily criticized the motion, Bulitavu says Fiji must give financiers confidence through the guarantee so that the industry is protected.

He adds the leaders need to look at the broader perspective and the positive benefits which includes employment for hotel workers and export opportunities.