BY CHARLES STENNETT
The Solomon Islands High Commission in Papua New Guinea with members of the Solomon Islands community in Port Moresby came together on July 5 to celebrate Solomon Islands’ 48th Independence Anniversary at Pacific Adventist University.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade (MFAET) in a statement yesterday said the celebration attended by Solomon Islands workers, students, families and friends was hosted by the Solomon Islands Students and Staff Association (SISSA) under the theme ‘One Nation, Our Responsibility and Accountability – Building a GREAT Solomon Islands’.
Speaking at the occasion, Solomon Islands High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea, His Excellency William Soaki encouraged Solomon Islanders to stay united and continue serving as proud ambassadors of their country.
He also highlighted the strong and enduring friendship between Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea and reaffirmed the importance of a recent bilateral cooperation which includes the Framework Agreement on Development and Economic Cooperation and the launch of Solomon Airlines’ direct Honiara–Port Moresby service.
MFAET said Vice Chancellor of Pacific Adventist University, Professor Lohi Matainaho congratulated the Government and people of Solomon Islands on the country’s 48th Independence Anniversary and reaffirmed the University’s commitment to educate Solomon Islands students and strengthen educational cooperation between the two countries.
The ministry said cultural performances, sporting activities, the ceremonial cutting of the independence cake and the lowering of the National Flag concluded the celebration, reflecting the unity and vibrant spirit of the Solomon Islands community in Papua New Guinea.
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