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10/2/24, 3:08 PM Thani Al Zeyoudi, Solomon Islands PM inaugurate embassy in Abu Dhabi
capital, Abu Dhabi. The event was attended by Cornelius Walegerea, Ambassador
of the Solomon Islands to the UAE, along with members of the foreign diplomatic
corps of the Soloman Islands.
Al Zeyoudi emphasised that the inauguration of the new embassy underscores the
two nations' commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and enhancing their
cooperation in various fields. He noted that it marks an important milestone in the
flourishing relations between the two countries.
He further stated that since diplomatic relations were established between the UAE
and the Solomon Islands in 2010, the two countries have increasingly shared fruitful
trade and investment ties. In 2023, non-oil bilateral trade saw a 71 percent increase
compared to the previous year, reaching US$3 million. The Solomon Islands'
exports to the UAE more than quadrupled during the same period, contributing to
the growth of local industries such as fishing and forestry.
Al Zeyoudi also highlighted the role of the UAE-Pacific Partnership Fund in
developing a solar power plant in the Solomon Islands, built and operated by the
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar).
Prime Minister Manele said that the inauguration would further strengthen bilateral
ties, commending the ongoing cooperation between the Solomon Islands and the
UAE across various sectors. He affirmed his country's commitment to deepening
cooperation for the benefit of both nations.
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