BY CHARLES STENNETT
Prime Ministerial high-level talks are taking place in Suva, Fiji this week between Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale and Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka.
Prime Minister Wale arrived in Suva Tuesday night to attend the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Troika Meeting, a statement by the PM Press Secretariat yesterday said.
On arrival at Nausori airport, Mr Wale was awarded an official welcome with a 50-man Guard of Honour.
Wale was received by the Fiji’s Foreign Minister Sakiasi Ditoka and senior Fiji government officials.
Prime Minister Wale’s visit was elevated to an official visit and as the Chair of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF).
Fiji also accorded Prime Minister Wale a prestigious traditional welcome ceremony.
During the visit, the Prime Minister will also pay a courtesy call on the President of Fiji, His Excellency Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu, at the State House.
The PIF Troika Meeting commenced yesterday.
Prime Minister Wale returns to Honiara on Friday, July 3.
Photo credit: PM Press Secretariat
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