Australia’s Assistant Minister for Pacific Island Affairs, Senator the Hon Nita Green, will arrive in Honiara on Wednesday to represent Australia at the PACER Plus Ministerial Meeting (PPMM).
The PPMM marks five years since the Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations (PACER) Plus came into force.
PACER Plus is the region’s most modern framework for rules-based trade, driving regional economic integration.
This will be Assistant Minister Green’s first visit to Solomon Islands as Assistant Minister for Pacific Island Affairs.
“During my visit, I will meet with the Hon Peter Shanel Agovaka, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and other senior members of Cabinet, to discuss priorities in the bilateral partnership,” Assistant Minister Green said.
“Australia is Solomon Islands’ economic, trade, and development partner of choice. I look forward to engaging on skills and job growth, and, in the context of the 16 Days of Activism, highlighting our partnership to combat gender-based violence.”
“Australia is a partner that Solomon Islands can count on. We work hand in hand because we are a family who share an ocean and a future.”
The meeting will be an opportunity for PACER Plus Members to reinforce their commitment to rules-based trade and their vision for free trade and investment across the region.
– AHC
