BY BEN BILUA
Gizo
PRIME Minister Mathew Wale will visit communities in Western and Choiseul Provinces affected by Tropical Cyclone Maila as part of the government’s reassurance visit with the aim to support ongoing recovery efforts.
According to a program sighted by Island Sun, Prime Minister Wale and several government ministers will travel to Taro on a chartered flight before joining the rest of the delegation aboard a patrol boat.
The delegation is expected to pay a courtesy visit to the Premier of Choiseul Province before travelling to Sagigai Village and later continuing to Gizo in the afternoon.
Tomorrow, the Prime Minister and his delegation will meet with Western Province Premier Billy Veo and his executive before visiting communities in Keara and Iriqila.
The visit is aims to reaffirm the new government’s commitment to support affected provinces and communities, while assuring people that their welfare and recovery remains a central policy priority.
It also seeks to strengthen engagement with provincial leaders and community representatives, reinforcing continuity in response and recovery efforts following the cyclone.
All expenses for the visit are being fully funded by the Australian Government through the Australian High Commission.
The program is being coordinated and supported by the National Disaster Council to ensure effective delivery and oversight.
The National Disaster Council has acknowledged and expressed gratitude to the Australian Government for its generous support, describing it as a reflection of the strong partnership and shared commitment to recovery and resilience in Solomon Islands.
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