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GREAT GOVERNMENT TAKES UAE DEVELOPMENT PLANS FORWARD

HONIARA, SOLOMON ISLANDS – The Government of Prime Minister Hon. Matthew Wale is moving to take forward development initiatives previously discussed between Solomon Islands and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), with a stronger focus on turning those plans into practical outcomes.

14 Sept 2026

Bilateral Partnership
Solomon Islands Supports Zimbabwe’s UNSC Candidature, Moves Toward Formal Diplomatic Relations
Monday 2 March 2026 – Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele today met Zimbabwe’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Professor Amon Murwira, in Honiara to confirm Solomon Islands’ support for Zimbabwe’s 2027–2028 United Nations Security Council bid.
2 Mar 2026
New Zealand
PRIME MINISTER MANELE BEGINS OFFICIAL ENGAGEMENTS IN NEW ZEALAND WITH VISIT TO AUCKLAND FISH MARKET
Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele has officially commenced his visit to New Zealand with an engagement at the Auckland Fish Market, where he visited Sanford Limited, New Zealand’s oldest and largest seafood company. The Prime Minister was accompanied by Hon.
29 Jul 2025
Maritime
PM Manele meets Chief of Australia’s Defence Force
Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele received a courtesy call this morning from the Chief of Australia’s Defence Force, Admiral David Johnstone. During the brief meeting, Prime Minister Manele acknowledged Australia’s continued support across multiple sectors, particularly in the area of security.
9 Jul 2025
Governance
Australia supports mining sector governance in Solomon Islands
Australia is making commitments for the long term, under the Solomon Islands –Australia Partnership. Australia’s Minister for Pacific Island Affairs, The Hon Pat Conroy MP, announced a SBD1.6 million package to support improved governance of the mining sector in Solomon Islands.
26 Jun 2025
PM Manele and Minister Conroy strengthen Solomon Islands–Australia Partnership
Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele yesterday met with Australia’s Minister for International Development and the Pacific, Hon. Pat Conroy MP, in Honiara to reaffirm the enduring partnership between Solomon Islands and Australia.
26 Jun 2025
Infrastructure
Australia provides SBD60 million to support roads upgrade in Solomon Islands
Australia is listening and responding to Solomon Islands priorities – investing in road transport infrastructure to boost economic opportunities for local businesses and create jobs for the people of Solomon Islands.
26 Jun 2025
DFAT
AUSTRALIAN MINISTER FOR PACIFIC ISLAND AFFAIRS VISIT TO SOLOMON ISLANDS
Australia’s Minister for Pacific Island Affairs, The Hon Pat Conroy MP, is in Solomon Islands to strengthen the enduring partnership between Australia and Solomon Islands.
25 Jun 2025
Acting PM receives Philippines Ambassador to Solomon Islands
Acting Prime Minister Hon. Fredrick Kologeto today received a courtesy call from the newly appointed Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to Solomon Islands, His Excellency Edgar Thomas Auxilian.
18 Jun 2025
Bilateral Partnership
PM Manele Meets Saudi Fund Officials on Priority Projects
Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele met with the Chief Executive Officer of the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD), Sultan bin Abdulrahman Al-Marshad, during bilateral discussions in Vienna, Austria, on Monday.
18 Jun 2025
Bilateral Partnership
Prime Minister Manele in Vienna for OPEC Fund Development Forum
Vienna, Austria – Tuesday 17 June 2025 – Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele is in Vienna, Austria, for the OPEC Fund Development Forum hosted by the OPEC Fund for International Development.
17 Jun 2025
Bilateral Partnership
Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele Holds Bilateral Meeting with French President His Excellency Emmanuel Macron
NICE, France, Tuesday 10 June 2025 — Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele held a fruitful bilateral meeting with the President of the French Republic, His Excellency Emmanuel Macron, on the margins of the Third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) in Nice, France, today.
11 Jun 2025
Foreign Affairs
Governor General Commissions H.E. Gladys Kamia Isihanua as Ambassador to Indonesia
The Governor General of Solomon Islands, His Excellency Sir David Tiva Kapu, officially commissioned Her Excellency Gladys Kamia Isihanua as the Ambassador to the Republic of Indonesia in a formal ceremony held this morning at Government House.
3 Jun 2025
Foreign Affairs
Government commissions His Excellency Ishmael Avui as High Commissioner to New Zealand
The Government of Solomon Islands is pleased to announce the commissioning of His Excellency Mr. Ishmael Mali Avui as the new High Commissioner to New Zealand.
3 Jun 2025
Prime Minister Manele to address OPEC Fund Forum in Austria
By Alfred Pagepitu Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele will travel to Vienna, Austria this month to attend the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) Fund Development Forum where he is expected to deliver a keynote address.
3 Jun 2025
Foreign Affairs
Hon. Peter Shanel Agovaka meets with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Xiamen ahead of China-Pacific Island Countries Foreign Ministers’ meeting
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade of Solomon Islands, Hon. Peter Shanel Agovaka, met with the Member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China, H.E.
30 May 2025
Governance
Prime Minister Manele set to attend overseas meetings
Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele is scheduled to participate in several overseas engagements next month. Prime Minister Manele will be attending high-level international meetings, including the Blue Economy and Finance Forum in Monaco and the Third United Nations Oceans Conference (UNOC3) in Nice,…
27 May 2025
Solomon Islands establishes diplomatic relations with Republic of Armenia
Solomon Islands and the Republic of Armenia officially established diplomatic relations on Wednesday, 14th of May 2025 during a signing ceremony held in New York. The Agreement was signed by Her Excellency (H.E) Mrs.
15 May 2025
Foreign Affairs
Sub-Regional Coordination of IOM presents letter of credentials to MFAET Minister, Hon. Peter Shanel Agovaka
The Sub-Regional Coordinator of the International Organization for Migration (IOM), Mr Solomon Kantha presented his Letters of Credentials to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Hon. Peter Shanel Agovaka this week. Mr.
8 May 2025
Foreign Affairs
Prime Minister Manele congratulates Australian Prime Minister Albanese on successful re-election
The Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands, Hon. Jeremiah Manele MP, has extended heartfelt congratulations to the Prime Minister of Australia, Hon. Anthony Albanese, on his successful re-election.
5 May 2025