Solomon Islands and Indonesia have moved to strengthen ties through increased trade and investment opportunities.
The foreign ministers of Solomon Islands and Indonesia, Jeremiah Manele (Left) and Retno Marsudi, pose for a photo after signing the Photo: MOFA Indonesia
That was formalised in a development cooperation framework agreement signed by both countries last week, on the sidelines of the 12th Bali Democracy Forum.
The Solomon Star newspaper reported Solomons Foreign Minister, Jeremiah Manele, expressing his appreciation for the agreement saying it would encourage more co-operation with Indonesia.
Also signed in Bali was a separate grant agreement for the construction by Indonesia of a multi-purpose futsal stadium in Honiara, to be used when Solomon Islands hosts the Pacific games in 2023.
