BY SAMIE WAIKORI
The Solomon Islands continues to expand its diplomatic relations and currently has ties with a total of 139 countries.
The recent inclusion to the list is North Macedonia and Andorra, where Solomon Islands has formally entered diplomatic relation with them. This happened during the recent UN General Assembly meeting in New York, USA.
Speaking during a press conference yesterday, Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele lauded the achievement and significant bilateral meetings held with other countries during their participation in the UNGA.
“On the margins of UNGA, we held nine bilateral meetings with partners including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Austria, Germany, and India.
“These discussions covered cooperation in climate resilience, education, health, policing, and economic transformation,” he said.
Manele stated the country was privileged to enter new relations with North Macedonia and Andorra. Both countries are from Europe.
“We also established diplomatic relations with North Macedonia and Andorra, bringing our total diplomatic partners to 139,” he said.
The Prime Minister also highlighted agreements the country has signed with Serbia to ease travel and strengthen dialogue, and with Tuvalu to allow Solomon Islands nurses to work there.
He emphasized that these engagements strengthened partnerships in areas that directly affect our people — climate resilience, education, health, trade, and security.
In the meantime, Manele acknowledged members of his delegation for making these historic engagements possible.
“I wish to thank those who made these engagements possible. The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hon. Peter Shanel Agovaka, Minister for Provincial Government, Hon. Wayne Ghemu, MPs Hon. Alfred Tuasulia and Hon. Mary Daniella Garu, Our High Commissioner, Ambassador and Diplomatic staff, officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and my team from the Prime Minister’s Office and Cabinet. Their tireless efforts ensured the success of our work abroad,” he said.
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