Melanesian Spearhead Group Secretariat
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MSG Secretariat hosts Solomon Islands Government Parliamentary Task Force
Mr. Peter Eafeare, Deputy Director General (front, center), Members of the SI Government Parliamentary Task Force and Staff of the MSG Secretariat
27 June 2019
Members of the Melanesian Spearhead Group Secretariat met with a team of officials from the Solomon Islands Government Parliamentary Task Force this morning as the delegation made a courtesy call while passing through Vanuatu.
The Parliamentary Task Force that was set up by the new Solomon Islands Government to look at the Taiwan/PRC issue are currently visiting selected Forum member countries, Vanuatu, Samoa, Tonga, Fiji and Papua New Guinea learning more about their one China Policy and its implementation.
Deputy Director General of the Melanesian Spearhead Group Peter Eafeare, spoke to the delegation comprising of six members of the Solomon Islands Parliament, five being new Members and two Government Officials on the important role and functions of the Melanesian Spearhead Group in the Pacific region.
Members of the SIGPTF delegation asked if there was a possibility members of the MSG Secretariat could make the same presentation to the newly elected Solomon Islands Government to which they were told the opportunity was there and the MSG Secretariat are available to assist Solomon Islands wherever necessary.
Solomon Islands Member of Parliament, Honorable John Moffat Fugui expressed his gratitude on behalf of the delegation after the presentation, thanking the Deputy Director General of the MSG Secretariat and MSG Secretariat members for their time and hospitality.
The delegation will be in Vanuatu from 25-28 June 2019 where they will also meet with Vanuatu Government Officials before leaving for the other Forum countries.
The Solomon Islands Parliamentary Task Force is made up of the Honorable John Moffat Fugui (Chairman) 3rd term Parliament Member and Member for Central Honiara – Former Minister for Education and Climate Change; Honorable Jamie Vokia; Honorable Rex Ramofafia; Honorable Chachabula Amoi; Honorable Silas Fika; Honorable Roland Seleso and are being accompanied by two Government Officials, Mr Bernard Batanaasia and Mr Macfretch Arounsaka.