BY JOHN HOUANIHAU
Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General, Baron Waqa has congratulated the Solomon Islands on its 47th independence anniversary.
In his statement yesterday, Monday, July 7, 2025, he said on behalf of the Pacific Islands Forum and the Blue Pacific family, he extends his warmest congratulations to the government and people of Solomon Islands as they celebrate their 47th Independence Day.
Waqa expressed that this significant milestone is a time to reflect on the strength, resilience, and aspirations of Solomon Islanders and to honour the nation’s unwavering commitment to peace, progress and unity.
He mentioned that Solomon Islands’ independence in 1978 also marks the year it joined the Pacific Islands Forum.
“Solomon Islands has long played a vital role in shaping our collective regional vision, championing and advancing Pacific values on the global stage. Your leadership continues to enrich and strengthen the solidarity of our Forum family.
“As you commemorate this day, I reaffirm the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat’s continued partnership and support to Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele and to the government and people of Solomon Islands,” he said.
Waqa furthered that in celebrating this momentous occasion, they also look forward to being in Honiara at this year’s 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting from 8–12 September in the Happy Isles.
“Tagio tumas and Happy Independence Day,” he noted.
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