Australia says it commits to national projects
Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper – 6 September 2018
“PRIME Minister Rick Hou has welcomed the new Australian Government’s assurance to progress with the Under Sea Cable Project.
“Australia’s Foreign Minister Senator Marise Payne assured Mr Hou during their bilateral meeting in Nauru on Wednesday.
“We are keen to continue with the cable project and we are pleased that everything is in progress, she said.”
“Mr Hou said the cable project remains an important project for the Solomon Islands.
“And he assured Senator Payne that all progressive work has been positive.
“Foreign Minister Payne also raised issues concerning the cable landing sites, which the Prime Minister has assured her that his officials are positively working on it.
“Foreign Minister Payne has also reassured Mr Hou on Australia’s commitment to the Tina Hydro Project.
“She also raised concerns regarding the timeline of the Tina Hydro project that should enable appropriate agreements to be signed.”
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