The planned Fukushima nuclear water discharge in the Pacific Ocean is a serious matter.
It can have long term repercussions on the Pacific Island nations, its people and the food resources and the environment.
The Fijian Parliament had discussed the issue and purportedly agreed to oppose it. However, Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka’s video, quoting a report from the International Atomic Energy (IAEA), has created disquiet of sorts.
The question is, can the IAEA report be trusted? Do we have the capacity to challenge this at the United Nations level? Did we discuss the matter collectively with other Pacific nations? If not, why not?
I believe the matter can be viewed from many platforms. Thus, different viewpoints will emerge. Thereafter, a consensus should be built and then a conclusion drawn.
To rush into the matter without ample data and discussions may not be wise.
Therefore, the Foreign Affairs department should act on the matter and carry out ample research.
No nuclear contamination should be taken lightly.
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