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Pacific consultations underway to shape PACER Plus 2026-2030 Work Programme

The PACER Plus Implementation Unit (PPIU) has begun a series of in country consultations with its member Parties from 2 February to 20 March 2026. The consultations will inform the development of the 2026-2030 Development and Economic Cooperation (DEC) Work Programme, ensuring it aligns with…

25 Feb 2026

PM Manele sets strategic tone in opening address to PACER Plus Ministers Meeting
The Prime Minister of Solomon Islands, Hon. Jeremiah Manele, MP, today appealed to Pacific leaders at the opening of the PACER Plus Ministerial Meeting in Honiara to ensure the Agreement delivers clear, actionable results for the people of the Blue Pacific.
27 Nov 2025
Market-Economic participation
PACER Plus Joint Committee Meeting Kicks Off in Honiara
HONIARA, Solomon Islands – The Ninth Meeting of the PACER Plus Joint Committee is underway in Honiara, Solomon Islands, with representatives from Pacific Island countries gathering to shape the future of regional cooperation.
26 Nov 2025
Pacific Ministers to Endorse the Next Five Years of PACER Plus Development and Economic Cooperation
Government ministers and senior officials from around the Pacific will gather in Honiara, Solomon Islands, from 25-27 November for the Ninth PACER Plus Joint Committee Meeting and 2025 PACER Plus Ministerial Meeting.
22 Nov 2025
Foreign Affairs
Trade Key to Economic Growth and Resilience: Minister Agovaka
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Hon. Peter Shanel Agovaka, has emphasised that with sound policies and effective management, trade can be a powerful engine for economic growth, poverty reduction, long-term development, and enhanced resilience for Solomon Islands.
14 Aug 2025
Ministry of Commerce
ANNUAL NATIONAL TRADE SHOW IS BACK! Theme: “Trade for Transformation – Rebuilding Our Happy Isles”
The Ministry of Commerce, Industry, Labour and Immigration (MCILI) is proud to announce the hosting of the 2025 Annual National Trade Fair (2025ANTF) under the inspiring theme: “Trade for Transformation – Rebuilding Our Happy Isles.” The event is scheduled for first week July 2025 and will coincide…
26 May 2025
Ministry of Foreign Affairs & External Trade
PACER Plus Joint Committee Charts Strategic Path Forward for Pacific Trade and Development
HONIARA, Solomon Islands – The Eighth Meeting of the PACER Plus Joint Committee concluded on Tuesday 6 May 2025 in Honiara, Solomon Islands, bringing together senior government officials from Australia, Cook Islands, Kiribati, New Zealand, Niue, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu.
7 May 2025
British High Commission in Honiara
UK cocoa buyers undertake successful trade mission to Solomon Islands
The UK Government has supported 17 cocoa buyers to visit Solomon Islands to increase cocoa exports to the UK. Supporting the cocoa trade between Solomon Islands and the UK is a win-win, driving growth and increasing incomes for Solomon Islands farmers whilst giving UK consumers access to the best…
1 Oct 2024
Ministry of Foreign Affairs & External Trade
Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations (PACER) Plus Rules of Origin workshop for local stakeholders held.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade in close partnership with the Solomon Islands Customs and Excise Division conducted a Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations (PACER) plus Rules of Origin Workshop for stakeholders last week.
2 Jul 2024
Customs
MFAET hands over printed copies of Harmonized System 2022 edition to Customs and Excise Division.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade handed over printed copies of the Harmonized System (HS) Nomenclature 2022 to the Solomon Islands Custom and Excise Division this week in Honiara.
14 Mar 2024
Economy
Dialogue on EU-Pacific Interim Economic Partnership Agreement organized for Public-Private Sector.
A Joint Public-Private Sector Consultative Dialogue on the EU-Pacific Interim Economic Partnership Agreement was held in Honiara yesterday. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External organized the dialogue in partnership with the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS)- European Union (EU)-…
10 Aug 2023
Bilateral Partnership
Work on reaching broader border agreement between Solomon Islands and Vanuatu in the making.
Work on reaching a broader overarching Bilateral Border Agreement between Solomon Islands and Vanuatu has begun following a successful Senior Officials meeting between the two countries from 11th -12 May (2023) on Rah Island, Motalava in Vanuatu.
17 May 2023
Soltuna
MFAET working to secure market opportunities for Soltuna in U.S
The government through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade (MFAET) is working with the United States Embassy in Honiara, to look for market opportunities for Soltuna Products in the United States. Trade Commissioner, Mr. Barret Salato confirmed this to SIBC News in an interview.
10 Apr 2023
Agriculture
Varivao, SAPE Farm and Goshen Enterprise to travel to Australia for Marketing trip
Some of the country’s leading agriculture exporters and producers will be travelling to Australia this month for a marketing trip. Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Hon. Jeremiah Manele announced this at the opening of the Taro Pack House in Malaita Province last week.
10 Apr 2023
Solomon Islands Government
MFAET Concludes Awareness on Trade Agreements and Labour Mobility in Renbel
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade recently concluded a two-day awareness in mid-September 2022 on Trade Agreements and Labour Mobility at Tigoa in Renbel province.
20 Sept 2022
Breaking News
China pledges a tax-free export arrangement for Solomon Islands
The Government of the People’s Republic of China, PRC, has pledged to import most of the country’s products. Chinese Ambassador to the Solomon Islands His Excellency Li Ming announced recently during a round table dialogue with religious leaders in the country.
30 Jul 2021
Diplomacy
New CITREC ‘Remittances Accord’
History will once again be written in Canada as the final touches on an accord to be called the ‘Remittances Accord’ piloted for the province of Guadalcanal will have spill over economic benefits for the Country.
23 May 2018
Government
PM SOGAVARE LEFT FOR PORT VILA ON TREATY SIGNING
Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare will leave for Port Vila tomorrow in his capacity as Chair of the Melanesian Spearhead Group to visit the MSG Secretariat and to sign a historic Maritime Treaty with the Vanuatu Government.
2 Oct 2016
Foreign Relations
TOZAKA SATISFIED WITH PACER PLUS CONCLUSION
Lead Spokesperson for Forum Island Countries and Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade Milner Tozaka has expressed satisfaction with the progress being made to conclude the ‘Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations (PACER) Plus negotiations in Christchurch, New Zealand.
27 Aug 2016
Honiara City
NTDC HELD FIRST 2016 MEETING IN HONIARA
Solomon Islands National Trade Development Council (NTDC) has held its first meeting this year, Tuesday in Honiara. Vice chairman of the council and Director for industries Riley Mesepitu says he is pleased to see the commitment of NTDC members to attend the meeting, as is the key forum to discuss…
11 Feb 2016