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Minister of Foreign Affairs & External Trade, Hon. Jeremiah Manele

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade announces that Solomon Islands has now Ratified the Pacific Agreement on Close Economic Relations (PACER Plus) trade agreement.

The two Recipients with members of the Technical working group

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The Ministry of Foreign affairs and External Trade witness another Milestone achievement for the Solomon Islands Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF)  on Thursday with the signing of an agreement for two successful applicants of the recently advertised EIF cassava and taro Projects.

Stephen Dikea from the Customs and Excise Division doing his presentation on the Rules of Origin

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“The PACER Plus trade agreement is one of the important trade agreements for Solomon Islands once it comes into force”.

Solomon Islands and European Union Officials after their bilateral meeting on Tuesday.

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As part of preparations towards Solomon Islands accession to the European Union (EU) and Pacific interim Economic Partnership Agreement (iEPA), government officials have held a bilateral talk with the EU in Suva, Fiji on Tuesday. 

John Kanai from SI Chamber of Commerce delivering his presentation.

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From the far western end of the Solomon Islands (Choiseul) two weeks ago to the far eastern end of the Solomon’s (Friday 27th September), Officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade (MFAET) and Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce (SICCI) officials took to Lata, the provincial head quarter of Temotu province the PACER Plus awareness. 

Candidates during last week’s recruitment process

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The Solomon Islands Government through the Labour Mobility Unit (LMU) in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAET) last week held a successful recruitment drive for potential meat workers in Honiara.

Trade Commissioner Mr. Joseph Ma’ahanua delivering his remarks during the launch of the Trade Portal.

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The Solomon Islands government has launched its first ever-national trade portal.

The trade portal is one of Solomon Islands obligations under the PACER Plus agreement, which the country signed in June 2017.

Director of External Trade Mr. George Tuti doing his presentation at the Choiseul Provincial Chambers on Tuesday.

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“The PACER Plus trade Agreement will be very vital for the Solomon Islands if we want to increase investment within the country, particularly by New Zealand and Australian investors”.

Director of Trade George Tuti doing his presentation his presentation

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30 participants from the Malaita Provincial Government, Private sector, and line Government Ministries were present as the External Trade Department within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade (MFAET) in collaboration with Customs Division carried out an awareness program on the Pacific Agreement on Close Economic Relations (PACER Plus) in Auki Yesterday (Wednesday).

Director of Trade, George Tuti doing his presentation

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As part of the Pacific Agreement on Close Economic Relations (PACER Plus) preparation towards ratification of the agreement,  the External Trade Department within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade (MFAET) has begun its roll out on its awareness programs for the country.

  1. 7000 Seedlings Provided for Sasa Community
  2. Solomon Islands Refutes Erroneous PACER Plus Claims by PANG
  3. ACP/EU Ministerial and Bilateral Negotiations
  4. 134 Workers under the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) Scheme ready to leave for New Zealand