Fiji's MPs have gathered at Parliament to elect a new prime minister.
Former Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka is expected to be elected. Photo: RNZ Pacific/Kelvin Anthony
A decision is not expected until the end of the formalities of opening Parliament, including the swearing in of MPs and the election of a Speaker.
The Speaker will then call for nominations for Prime Minisrer.
The former Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka is expected to be elected and arrived at Parliament for the vote earlier this morning.
He earlier called for people to remain calm during the transfer of power from Frank Bainimarama who has been the countrys' Prime Minister for 15 years.