AUSTRALIAN PM VISITS SOLOMON ISLANDS

AUSTRALIAN PM VISITS SOLOMON ISLANDS

Posted by : Posted on : 03-Jun-2019

AUSTRALIAN PM IN THE SOLOMON ISLANDS

Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper – 3 June 2019

“The Australian Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, arrived in the country on Sunday on a two-day state visit.

“His trip to Honiara marks his first overseas trip since being elected in the May 18 election.

“Both Prime Ministers will hold bilateral talk later today.

“It was highlighted that both leaders will discuss China’s presence in the region. Other issues at the top of the agenda will be climate change, labour mobility and ongoing Australia’s support to Solomon Islands.

“Mr Morrison announced a financial package to support Solomon Islands workers getting employment in Australia over three years.

“One of the major projects being supported by the Australian government is the undersea cable which is set to be completed and launched September this year.

“The Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd visited Honiara about ten years ago.”


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