By Loretta B Manele
The China-aid Auki Road project will enhance access to public services like healthcare, education, trade and economics.
Elijah Asilaua, Premier of Malaita province expressed this at the official signing ceremony of the project at the Chinese embassy on Sunday, 24th Nov.
He said road infrastructures play a crucial role for the efficient movement of people and goods as well as accessibility to a wide variety of commercial and social services.
Asilaua added that road connections will also stimulate economic growth with decent modernized face-lifts.
He voiced that their road infrastructures will be the most important asset to facilitate and influence indicators in sustainable economic development.
“It will also enhance access to public services such as healthcare, education, trade and economics”
Asilaua stressed that the better the access, the higher the benefits that may influence future economic development and social improvements, especially in areas with a prevalence of public services.
He voiced that his government prioritizes economic development as they focus on creating a greater Auki city.
“The connection of Auki city with reliable effective road networks will boost better farming, industries, commerce, tourism and communication activities. That will support a sustainable ecosystem with highly competitive skilled workforce through practical and future trainings”
He said his government feels that providing an effective transportation network supports complex system in which technological spatial aspects combine with economic, financial and institutional aspects for economic growth.
Asilaua stated that the Malaita provincial government will continue to collaborate with the national government through the existing mutual relationship with the People’s Republic of China (PRC) to utilize current and future cooperation in better planning, economic development and management.
He reiterated that the China-aid Auki Road project will create better transportation and accessibility to stimulate essential roles in economic development.
“It will create better market access, increased labour markets, increased flows of potential and consumer goods and increased mobility and cash flow to our rural population”
Asilaua also took the opportunity to acknowledge participating stakeholders of the project.
“I convey our deepest appreciation on behalf of the Malaita provincial government and our people to the Chinese ambassador, staff of the embassy, the Chinese government and the minister of MID”
“Our heartfelt acknowledgement as well to Director Deng Hong and your team colleague Mr Chu Jianpeng of the Agency for International Economic Cooperation of Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China for facilitating the requirements to progress with this China-aid Road tar sealing project”
Asilaua also said the engagement of their local personnel with the professional tireless efforts of the team leader and designing team members of China Communications Construction Company (CCCC) and Contractor, China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC)over the last two weeks was very exciting and valuable with new learning insights.
“I am sure this will continue to add value for long life learning career and employment of our local employees during the implementation of this Auki Tar Sealing project”
Asilaua said his government, their people and relevant participating stakeholders respect the implementation agreement with mutual understanding, cooperation and commitment to accomplish this valuable China-aid Auki Road project for the betterment of our beloved Malaitan communities with quality road infrastructure.
“I wish our two countries a continued endurable lasting brotherhood friendship through our partnership through this Auki Town Tar Sealing project for better developments with a shared future and equality for our prosperity”
