BY JOHN HOUANIHAU
Transparency Solomon Islands chief executive officer Ruth Liloqula has applauded Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele and Pacific Island Leaders (PIF) for postponing the post-forum partner dialogue.
Speaking to this paper recently, Liloqula said that the bold stand taken by the leaders will allow them to discuss that of concern and importance to the region.
She said that she is proud and applauds Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele for putting forward to the leaders to postpone the dialogue.
“That is a very bold statement that our PM has taken and agreed upon by Pacific Leaders. So, I congratulate our PM as well as our leaders in the Pacific to hold the partner dialogue because it allows leaders to talk with their people, like the Civil Society Organisation (CSO), spending time to look at something that they should look at,” she said.
She said that most of the time, partners usually occupy the time during such big events.
“So, I’m proud of the bold decision taken by the PM to give more time to engage with CSO. And I think it’s time for us to showcase that we can also do it, so that our issues can be amplified to other partners in the region as well,” she said.
She also said that she is excited for the country to host such a major regional event.
“I am excited about us hosting the PIF. Quite many problems we go through, we are hosting several regional events showcasing govt commitments,” she said.