By Loretta B Manele

Solomon Islands and Australia’s signing of the MOU on the partnership to increase the capacity of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) is a win-win situation for both countries.

Australia’s Deputy Prime Minister, Richard Marles expressed this during an interview with the media over the weekend.

In initial remarks, he said what Australia stands to gain from the MOU is having a stable and peaceful neighbour.

Marles stated that what they want to see happen in Solomon Islands is a capable police force run and operated by Solomon Islanders.

“Having a capable police force in Solomon Islands run and operated here by Solomon Islanders, maintaining Solomon Islands’ own security, is hugely advantageous for Australia. I mean, it really is a win-win for both countries”

Marles stressed that they see this partnership as a real opportunity for Australia and being able to partner with Solomon Islands in respect of this is something that is going to be great for Solomon Islands and Australia as well.

He also noted that fundamentally, it is in Australia’s interest to see human development advance as much as possible throughout the pacific.

“This is our neighbourhood and we want to see prosperity grow throughout the pacific”

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