PEACE BUILDING IN SOLOMON ISLANDS AFTER RAMSI WITHDRAWAL COMMENDED IN NEW YORK

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Peace building efforts in the Solomon Islands after the withdrawal of the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands (RAMSI) has been appreciated by the Members of the UN Peace building Commission (PBC) and the leaders of the Pacific Islands Forum Member countries who participated in the special session discussions in New York. 

This was revealed by the Prime Minister Hon Manasseh Sogavare. 

Prime Minister Sogavare described his trip to the New York, for the special session convened by the United Nations Peace building Commission a chance for him to present Solomon Islands case as a post-conflict country and the challenges facing its peace-building efforts as successful.

He said the responses to his presentation have been positive in the peace-building efforts of the Solomon Islands Government and the progresses made to date.

Prime Minister Sogavare said it was further heartening to hear the expression of continued support by the UN PBC to continue collaborating with the Solomon Islands Government in supporting its peace-building efforts after the withdrawal of the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands and its call to its partners to support this collaborative effort.

Prime Minister Sogavare said these positive responses are reflective of the commitment of the United Nations to see lasting peace in Solomon Islands and a bright future for its citizens.

Caption: The Special UN PBC Special Hearing convened for Prime Minister Sogavare to present Solomon Islands case as a post-conflict nation, its peace-building efforts and the challenges ahead.

He said as the current head of the Solomon Islands Government, he will ensure continued dialogue with relevant UN Departments to transform these collaborative efforts into tangible actions on the ground.

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Source:  PM Press Secretariat


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