Prime Minister Wale reaffirms the strong Solomon Islands–Fiji partnership and calls for greater Pacific unity
Prime Minister Matthew Wale has reaffirmed the strong and enduring relationship between Solomon Islands and Fiji, describing the two countries as bound by history, culture and a shared Melanesian identity.
Speaking at an official state dinner hosted by Fiji Prime Minister Hon. Sitiveni Rabuka in Suva last night, Prime Minister Wale thanked Fiji for its warm hospitality.
“This evening truly feels like a gathering of family,” he said, noting the close people-to-people ties between the two nations.
He said the relationship is rooted in shared history and longstanding cultural connections.
Hon. Wale acknowledged Fiji as one of the first countries to establish diplomatic relations with Solomon Islands after independence in 1978.
Prime Minister Wale said cooperation has since expanded across education, trade, security and climate resilience.
He also thanked Fiji for allocating land at Muanikau in Suva for Solomon Islands’ Chancery.
He also commended Fiji for providing education opportunities for Solomon Islanders, with many students continuing their studies there.
Emphasizing the importance of Pacific unity, Prime Minister Wale said the region must work together to address climate change, geopolitical competition and energy pressures.
“No country can stand alone. Together, as members of the Pacific family, we can transform challenges into opportunities,” he said.
Prime Minister Rabuka reaffirmed Fiji’s support for Solomon Islands and the wider Pacific agenda.
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