MINISTER RAMOFAFIA PROGRESSES SOLOMON ISLANDS PROGRAMS IN WASHINGTON DC

MINISTER RAMOFAFIA PROGRESSES SOLOMON ISLANDS PROGRAMS IN WASHINGTON DC

Solomon Islands Minister for Nationwide Planning and Growth Coordination, Honorable Rexon Ramofafia was in Washington DC final week to debate the progress of a number of packages supported by america Authorities.

That is in response to visits by US delegations to Solomon Islands in current months.

Whereas in Washington DC, the Minister met with senior officers from the Millennium Problem Company (MCC), america Company for Worldwide Growth (USAID), and the Peace Corps to debate their help packages and future plans.

The Minister additionally met with officers from the Division of State’s Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs and Bureau of Financial and Enterprise Affairs.

Minister Ramofafia was accompanied by Ambassador Jane Waetara, Everlasting Resident Consultant of Solomon Islands to the United Nations, Ambassador to america of America and Excessive Commissioner to Canada.

MCC lately began a Threshold Program within the tourism and forestry sectors. USAID is implementing the Strengthening Competitiveness, Agriculture, Livelihoods and Atmosphere (SCALE) program. The Peace Corps is looking for to re-establish a program in Solomon Islands.

The Minister reiterated that Solomon Islanders want to see significant engagement from all growth companions.

He stated that the Solomon Islands Authorities encourages open communication and transparency and expects to have additional dialogue with these companies within the coming months.

-GCU Press