Pacific Island Forum (PIF) Leaders are now in Noro, Western Province for their retreat.
The leaders travelled to Munda on a chartered flight operated by Solomon Airlines on Thursday morning, arriving in Munda at 10am.
The leaders were then given a warm welcome by Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele and Premier of Western Province Billy Veo soon after disembarking from the aircraft.
A traditional welcome mounted by the local warriors was also accorded for the guests on the tarmac before they boarded the vehicles to Agnes Lodge.
Members of the public especially students also lined up the road side to welcome the leaders.
At Agnes Lodge the leaders witnessed the traditional performance by the Roviana war canoe group paddling the Tomoko inside the harbour.
They watched while enjoying light refreshments courtesy of Agnes lodge.
Following a brief stop-over at Agnes Lodge, the leaders then travelled by road to Noro.
The leaders are now are at Marina Hotel, where they are having their retreat where they are expected to deliberate on regional architecture and new dialogue partnership mechanisms.
The retreat is a closed session and entry is restricted.
As observed outside Marina Hotel, security have been beefed up with various check points manned by Police officers.
At sea inside the Noro habour Police officers are also patrolling the coast as part of the security measures.
Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is amongst leaders attending the retreat.
Few leaders are unable to attend due other commitments back in their country.
The leaders will return to Honiara on Friday.
By Ulutah Gina
In Noro
