Solomon Islands Confident in Political Dialogue to Restore Pacific Unity
He says it is regrettable that the five Micronesian countries have decided to withdraw from the forum and says that it was quite a challenge for the leaders in last year’s voting process for the new Secretary General.
Source: File Friday, 23 April 2021 10:43 AM
Foreign Affairs Minister Jeremiah Manele says Solomon Islands is confident that Pacific relationship with Micronesia will soon be resolved.
Manele told parliament the Pacific Islands Forum Chair, Tuvalu’s Prime Minister, has been in close consultation with Forum leaders and Solomon Islands is optimistic of a good outcome for the Pacific.
How One Renegade Province in the Pacific Is Standing Up to Beijing’s Pressure, Bribes, Belt and Road
In September 2019, two Pacific nations the Solomon Islands and Kiribati decided to drop diplomatic recognition of Taiwan in favor of the People’s Republic of China (PRC). The move was the latest step in the Beijing regime’s continuing efforts to chip away at Taiwan’s international standing.
In the face of the Solomon Islands’ national government’s decision, Daniel Suidani, the premier of the Islands’ most populous region, Malaita Province, has continued to stand firm in his support for Taiwan, despite pressure from federal colleagues and Beijing.
High Commissioner’s First Visit to Isabel Highlights Australia’s Deep and Long-lasting Community Ties
(L-R) Foreign Affairs Minister Jeremiah Manele, Australian High Commissioner Dr Lachlan Strahan, Provincial Police Commander Leonard Tahimana and Health Minister Dr Culwick Togamana.
Source: Supplied Wednesday, 23 December 2020 10:10 AM
Australian High Commissioner Dr Lachlan Strahan travelled with Foreign Affairs Minister Jeremiah Manele and Health Minister Dr Culwick Togamana to their home province of Isabel last week to underscore the deep, multi-faceted relationship between Solomon Islands and Australia.
He highlighted Australia’s strong commitment to allocating funds to advance development in the provinces. During the two-day trip on 14-16 December, Dr Strahan handed over 11 water tanks to communities in the province’s south and equipment to Buala Hospital.