SUVA, Feb 24 (NNN-Bernama) -- Fiji will consider full withdrawal from the Commonwealth, if the association of countries continues to meddle in attempts to move the nation forward, said Fiji Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama on Wednesday.

Speaking to Fiji Broadcasting Corportion on Wednesday, China's Xinhua news agency cited Bainimarama as saying that: "The Commonwealth has not tried to understand or listen to Fiji's aspirations, but have been posing the same questions over and over again about the return to democracy."

"I have clearly stated over and over again, what needs to be done, and when Fiji will return to democracy and this will be done with or without the support of Australia, New Zealand or the Commonwealth," he explained.

The Commonwealth had suspended Fiji after the 2006 coup.

Bainimarama, who is also Fiji's military commander, said, re- engagement with the Commonwealth could take place after Fiji holds elections in 2014, but that will be the decision of the new government.

He said his government will complete the reforms they have started, and fulfill their mandate to put in place a new Constitution before elections.

Bainimarama said the Commonwealth can stay out if they do not recognise the present government.

Fiji has also made plans to borrow some US$400 million to US$500 million from the International Monetary Fund to pay for its reforms.

Fiji's Permanent Secretary for National Planning Peter Wise said the funds will provide the resources needed to undertake reforms efficiently.

Wise said the payments would also protect Fiji's foreign reserves.

-- NNN-BERNAMA