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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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