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Solomon Islands and Japan reaffirm strong bilateral partnership

Solomon Islands and Japan have reaffirmed their longstanding friendship and commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation across key development and strategic areas. The commitment was reaffirmed during a bilateral meeting between the Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Hon.

1 Sept 2026

Foreign Affairs
PM Wale, Indonesia Envoy discuss deeper economic cooperation
Prime Minister Hon. Matthew Wale has discussed strengthening economic ties and deepening cooperation in agriculture and education with Indonesia. These were key areas of discussion with Indonesia’s Ambassador to Solomon Islands, His Excellency Octo Dorimus Manik when he made a courtesy visit to the…
13 Aug 2026
Foreign Affairs
Foreign Minister meets Chairman of the China International Development Cooperation Agency in Beijing
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade Hon. Rick Houenipwela met with the Chairman of the China International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA), Mr.Chen Xiaodong in Beijing to reaffirm the friendship between the two countries and explore opportunities to deepen development…
15 Jul 2026
Foreign Affairs
Foreign Minister begins first Official Visit to China in Jiangsu Province
Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Hon. Rick Houenipwela commenced his inaugural Official Visit to China on Friday 10 July 2026. The first stop of the visit was in Jiangsu Province, a sister-province of Malaita Province. In Jiangsu, the Foreign Minister met with the Vice Governor Mr.
13 Jul 2026
Foreign Affairs
PM Wale reaffirms balanced Foreign Policy, strengthens ties with Japan
Prime Minister Hon. Matthew Wale says Solomon Islands is advancing a more balanced and constructive foreign policy while reaffirming its strong and enduring relationship with Japan. The Prime Minister made the remarks during a bilateral meeting with Japan’s State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr.
30 Jun 2026
Foreign Affairs
Australian High Commissioner engages with Leader of Opposition, Hon. Manasseh Sogavare
His Excellency Jeff Roach, Australian High Commissioner to the Solomon Islands yesterday held a cordial and constructive meeting with Hon. Manasseh Sogavare, Leader of Opposition, reaffirming the enduring and valued partnership that connects the two nations.
19 Jun 2026
Foreign Affairs
Wale, Albanese announce new era of Solomon Islands–Australia Partnership
Prime Minister Hon. Matthew Wale and Australian Prime Minister Hon. Anthony Albanese have announced a significant step forward in the Solomon Islands–Australia relationship, signalling a new era of strengthened partnership and cooperation.
3 Jun 2026
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Minister Houenipwela receives courtesy visit from Philippines Ambassador
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Hon. Rick Houenipwela, received a courtesy visit from the Ambassador of the Philippines to Solomon Islands, His Excellency Edgar Tomas Q. Auxilian, in Honiara on 27 May 2026.
2 Jun 2026
Foreign Affairs
PM Manele Meets Kyrgyz Special Envoy
Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele today held a bilateral meeting with His Excellency Anvar Anarbaev, Special Envoy of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, at the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet in Honiara.
18 Mar 2026
Foreign Affairs
Prime Minister Manele receives Solomon Islands Honorary Consul to Germany
Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele this morning warmly welcomed the Solomon Islands Honorary Consul to Germany, Claudia Curtis Seutter von Lötzen, at the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet in Honiara. Dr.
13 Mar 2026
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Minister Agovaka participates in 26th Commonwealth Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in London
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Hon Peter Shanel Agovaka represented Solomon Islands at the 26th Commonwealth Foreign Affairs Ministers’ Meeting (CFAMM) held at Lancaster House, in London on 8 March 2026.
10 Mar 2026
Foreign Affairs
Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea reaffirm strong bilateral partnership at 15th Senior Officials Meeting
Senior officials from the Government of Solomon Islands and the Government of Papua New Guinea met in Noro, Western Province on 3 March 2026 for the 15th Senior Officials Meeting (SOM), reaffirming their commitment to strengthening the longstanding partnership between the two Melanesian neighbours.
9 Mar 2026
Foreign Affairs
Acting PM Kologeto welcomes Sweden’s first Pacific Envoy
The Solomon Islands is poised to usher in a new chapter of partnership with the Kingdom of Sweden as Acting Prime Minister Hon. Frederick Kologeto today, received a courtesy call from Her Excellency Marina Berg, Sweden’s newly accredited Ambassador to Solomon Islands.
20 Feb 2026
Foreign Affairs
Prime Minister Manele welcomes Malaysian High Commissioner, signals new chapter in bilateral partnership
Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele received a courtesy visit from His Excellency Hamizan Hashim, High Commissioner of Malaysia to Papua New Guinea accredited to Solomon Islands.
19 Feb 2026
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Solomon Islands attends the 13th World Government Summit in Dubai
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Hon. Peter Shanel Agovaka recently attended the 13th World Government Summit held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) from 3–5 February 2026.
10 Feb 2026
Foreign Affairs
Prime Minister reaffirms strong Solomon Islands–New Zealand partnership at Waitangi Day Reception
Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele, MP, has reaffirmed the strong and enduring partnership between Solomon Islands and New Zealand while delivering remarks at the Waitangi Day Reception hosted by the New Zealand High Commission yesterday evening.
6 Feb 2026
Foreign Affairs
Indonesia’s Ambassador to Solomon Islands makes final courtesy call on MFAET
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade today received a farewell courtesy call from the Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to Solomon Islands, H.E. Andriana Supandy as he concludes his diplomatic tenure. During the meeting the Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Hon.
30 Jan 2026
Foreign Affairs
High Commissioner Soaki pays courtesy call on Prime Minister Manele
The Solomon Islands High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea, His Excellency William Soaki, paid a courtesy call on the Prime Minister of Solomon Islands, Honourable Jeremiah Manele, in Honiara this morning.
20 Jan 2026
Foreign Affairs
Ambassador Cornelius Walegerea presents Letters of Credentials to Saudi Arabia
Solomon Islands Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), His Excellency Cornelius Walegerea had officially presented the copy of his Letter of Credentials at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Riyadh on Monday, 15 December 2025.
24 Dec 2025
MNPDC meets visiting UK delegation
The Ministry of National Planning and Development Coordination (MNPDC) recently hosted a visiting delegation from the United Kingdom (UK). Minister for the MNPDC, Hon. Trevor Manemahaga, and his Permanent Secretary, Brian Lenga, greeted and held dialogue with members of the visiting delegation.
28 Nov 2025