The leader of Fiji's military regime, Frank Bainimarama, says the people of Fiji are urging him to delay his plans for elections by 2014.
He says the people are happy with the regime's focus on infrastructure development, agriculture, tourism, health and education.
The commodore says that instead of condemning him, foreign leaders and Fijians who oppose his government should talk with the people on the ground.
He told Auckland-based Radio Tarana he does not understand why Pacific Islands Forum ministers say things are getting worse in Fiji.