Solomon Islands – Papua New Guinea senior officials concludes meeting on Reviewing Border Arrangements

Issues discussed during the meeting include; the review of the Treaty concerning Sovereignty, Maritime and Seabed Boundaries and Cooperation on Related Matters, and the MOU on Combined Surveillance of the Common Maritime Border between the Independent State of Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands. 

The review of the Basic Agreements on Border Arrangements and the Administration of Special Areas. 

During the meeting the Permanent Secretary Collin Beck emphasized the need to finalise the review of the existing formal border arrangements between Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea and strengthen cooperation by border agencies along the common border. 

The meeting concluded with the signing of outcomes, as Senior Officials have agreed to review existing MOUs, including exploring new MOUs, and commence discussions by the 2nd quarter of 2024, where PNG will host the next Senior Officials Meeting.

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MFAET PRESS RELEASE