BY SAMIE WAIKORI
Minister for Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification, who also chaired the last week’s Pacific Water and Wastewater Regional Ministerial Forum in Honiara, Derick Manuari acknowledges leaders from the Pacific, PWWA staff and individual leaders from related organizations, donor partners and other stakeholders for their invaluable support towards the successful hosting of the weeklong 16th Pacific Water and Wastewater Association (PWWA) conference at the Aquatic Centre in Honiara.
The conference catered to more than 300 delegates from across the Pacific region who came together to deliver presentations, have discussions and learn from each other.
PWWA’s main mission was to “Strengthen advocacy, collaboration and capacity building for sustainable and resilient water and sanitation” in the region.
Minister Manuari, in a congratulatory message on his Facebook post, expressed delight for the collective efforts in hosting the regional event, although it was his first time to chair meetings at a regional level.
“Chairing the Pacific Water and Wastewater Regional Ministerial Forum and Ministerial Retreat was no easy task for me, especially as a first timer with no experience in chairing meetings at that regional level,” he said.
Manuari appreciated the invaluable support rendered by staff of the Ministry of Mines and Rural Electrification (MMERE), particularly the Permanent Secretary, Mr Chris Vehe, and other resourceful personnel within the Ministry.
He extends his gratitude to SPC staff, the PWWA CEO and Secretariat for their commitment and hard work in guiding the deliberations of the conference that made the meeting easier and successful.
The Minister also acknowledges Solomon Water, partner government ministries and other important stakeholders that had contributed immensely to the success of the regional conference.
He also commends the contribution of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism through its Culture Division for the grand and memorable cultural performances during the opening ceremony of the conference.
Moreover, Manuari thanks local private sectors – Solomon Telekom, South Pacific Oil and Solomon Breweries Limited for vital support toward the event.
He recognizes the country’s development partners – DFAT (Aust High Com to SI), MFAT (NZ High Com to NZ), PRC, ADB, World Bank, and others for supporting the event and ongoing support towards the country.
“We look forward to your ongoing meaningful and mutual partnership and cooperation moving forward into the future,” Manuari said.
The Minister – on behalf of MMERE and GNUT government acknowledges each and every regional leader, stakeholder and donor partner for their unselfish support that resulted in the successful hosting of the event – making a stronger blue Pacific continent.
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