Scott Morrison: Cyclone Winston and Fiji Pm

scott morrison: Fiji PM accuses Scott Morrison of insulting' and alienating Pacific leaders Read more In a speech at the Australian War College in Canberra, Bainimarama said Fiji was seeking common ground with Australia, praising the two countries' shared values and thanking Australia for its support in the aftermath of cyclone Winston, according to The Guardian. But Bainimarama said that nations as with families only thrive when those living under the same roof are considerate of each other acting in the collective interest of the household and not just their own . A degree of frankness that might sometimes offend is essential to preserving any relationship, he said. On the final official day of his visit to Australia, Bainimarama nominated the varied level of ambition when it comes to confronting the threat of climate change as a key difference between the two countries and called for everyone to unite behind the science of limiting global heating to 1.5C. Bainimarama's visit follows his heavy criticism of Scott Morrison at the Pacific Islands Forum, where he said the Australian prime minister had insulted and alienated Pacific leaders over his failure to back stronger emissions targets. I understand that politics is the art of the possible. But I also hope that we can eventually find more common ground in our vuvale partnership on the climate issue. I understand the depth of feeling in coal-producing communities in Australia and the wider economic imperatives at state and federal level. (news.financializer.com). As reported in the news.