ACTING PM HAPPY WITH SI’s PROGRESS IN NEW ZEALAND

These included strengthening development cooperation with New Zealand that enhances cooperation in the areas of Fisheries, Civil Aviation, Education, Trade and Labour Mobility.

Mrs. Kere said her Office is working on arrangements to open up a Trade Mission to provide consular services to Solomon Islanders that have trade interests in New Zealand.

Meanwhile, Mrs. Kere added that her Office is currently working on arrangements with New Zealand to tap into the Semi-Skilled labour market, particularly, in the area of Fisheries.

The other area that the New Zealand Mission is working on is the establishment of a Business Forum that will forge greater partnerships between business houses in the two countries.

Acting Prime Minister Maelanga has expressed the Government’s satisfaction with the efforts of the High Commission’s Office for advancing the interests of Solomon Islands in New Zealand.

Mr. Maelanga added that the Government is working on further strengthening the recruitment processes for our Seasonal Workers to New Zealand under the Labour Mobility programme.