RATU EPELI'S PROFILE

■ He was born on July 5, 1941, and is married to Adi Koila Nailatikau Mara. He has one son and one daughter.

■ His career started in 1962 when he joined the Royal Fiji Military Forces. He served as the Commander of the RFMF from 1982 to 1987.

■ Ratu Epeli Nailatikau was the President of the Republic of Fiji from 2009 to 2015. His first appointment was from November 5, 2009 to November 11, 2012. He was than reappointed as President from November 12, 2012 to November 11, 2015. He has had a long and distinguished career in the Military, diplomatic service, and the Government.

From 2001 to 2006 he served as Speaker of the House of Representatives.

He served as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Fijian Affairs from July 2000 – September 2001.

On June 14, 2005, Ratu Epeli Nailatikau was appointed the UNAIDS Special Representative for the Pacific.