BY ALICE T CAMPBELL
Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele welcomed His Excellency Hamizan Hashim, Malaysia’s High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea, accredited to Solomon Islands during a courtesy visit in Honiara last week.
Mr Manele congratulated Mr. Hashim on his diplomatic role and reaffirmed the strong friendship between Solomon Islands and Malaysia, a statement from the Prime Minister’s Official Facebook page said.
He highlighted opportunities to expand cooperation in education, fisheries, tourism, agriculture, manufacturing, and people to people exchanges.
Both leaders emphasized shared commitments as members of the Commonwealth and the United Nations, particularly in improving sustainable development, protecting marine biodiversity, and tackling climate change.
Mr. Hashim expressed Malaysia’s appreciation for the warm relations and pledged readiness to explore new investment opportunities in Solomon Islands.
Mr Manele said as Solomon Islands prepares to graduate from Least Developed Country status next year, the government’s focus on adding value to local product and stronger ties with Malaysia will help drive sustainable economic growth and benefit both nations.
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