BY JUNELYN KELLY
Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has reaffirmed government’s commitment to strengthening cooperation with provincial governments.
He made the statement during a meeting with provincial premiers in Honiara on Wednesday, a press statement by the Press Secretariat from the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (OPMC) yesterday said.
The premiers are in Honiara this week for their quarterly discussions.
Major reforms such as the review of the Provincial Government Act and continued support for Provincial Assembly members were the key issues discussed during the meeting between PM Manele and the premiers.
The statement said the premiers also reiterated their support for the national government.
They highlighted the importance of collaboration in delivering services to people in the provinces.
The premiers also acknowledged the government’s timely response to the disaster to provinces affected by Tropical Cyclone Maila.
Manele concluded the meeting by thanking the premiers for their ongoing partnership and commitment to serving the people of Solomon Islands.
Photo credit: Press Secretariat, OPMC
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