KUKUM HIGHWAY PROJECT TO CONTINUE


THE next phase of the Kukum Highway Project is expected to continue in October 2019.

This was reaffirmed by Japan’s Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Norikazu Suzuki when he paid a courtesy visit to Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare recently.

Mr. Suzuki said the Japanese government will continue with the second phase of the Kukum Highway project while at the same time, expressed his hope for a smooth process in dealing with land issues.

Suzuki says his government is also keen to continue the work to upgrade the Henderson International airport and hopes the issues of land are dealt with smoothly.

During their meeting, Mr. Suzuki reaffirms Japan’s relationship with the Solomon Islands and said Japan will continue to support Solomon Islands in its development plans.

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