Solomon Islands and Saudi Arabia discuss collaboration on addressing climate change impacts, including support for national relocation programme

His Excellency Al-jubeir also pledge Saudi Arabia’s support to Solomon Islands on other areas of mutual interest.

Both countries acknowledge and exchange views on advancing vision and aspiration towards accelerating climate action, ocean governance and possible opportunities in driving sustainable development initiatives.

Prime Minister Sogavare in his response, expresses sincere appreciation to His Excellency Al-jubeir for the opportunity to meet in person and the kind hospitality accorded by the Saudi government, and looks forward to collaborating with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on bilateral programme on climate change.

The PM said, the high level visit to Saudi Arabia is indeed an opportunity for both countries to dialogue and deepen partnership and cooperation.

The Governments of Solomon Islands and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will issue a joint statement at the end of the high level introductory visit.

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– PM Press Secretariat