BY LORETTA B MANELE
Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has welcomed Solomon Islands first-ever Country Director of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Anthony Gill during a courtesy visit at the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (OPMC) yesterday.
A statement from the Press Secretariat of the OPMC said Mr Gill briefed Manele on preparations for the opening of ADB’s Solomon Islands office scheduled next week on Tuesday which will be officiated by the ADB President.
As mentioned, the ADB President is also expected to take on several visits while in the capital.
Manele highlighted ADB’s 53-year partnership with Solomon Islands and the importance of collaboration with all development partners including the World Bank.
He updated Mr Gill on GNUT’s policy framework based on four pillars namely: Economic Transformation and Growth, National Unity and Stability, Infrastructure Development and Service Delivery, and Human Capital Development.
“The Prime Minister also noted upcoming national milestones, including graduation from Least Developed Country status in 2027 and the country’s 50th Independence Anniversary in 2028, and reiterated that infrastructure remains a top national priority,” the statement said.
Mr Gill reaffirmed ADB’s commitment to support the government’s vision and priorities including areas like private sector development and sustainable growth.
The statement said the Prime Minister thanked Mr Gill for the courtesy visit and expressed confidence that ADB’s presence in Honiara, will strengthen the partnership and benefit the people of Solomon Islands.
Photo : Press Secretariat, OPMC
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