New Zealand to support Solomon Islands general election
Monday, 11 March 2019, 9:22 pm
Press Release: New Zealand Government
New Zealand to support Solomon Islands general election
Minister of Foreign Affairs Winston Peters and Minister
of Defence Ron Mark today announced a package of support to
the Solomon Islands Government ahead of the national general
election on April 3.
The election will be the first
since the departure of the Regional Assistance Mission to
Solomon Islands (RAMSI) in 2017.
“Supporting the
Solomon Islands General Election is a tangible demonstration
of New Zealand’s support for good governance in the
Pacific and is consistent with the Government’s objectives
under the Pacific Reset,” Mr Peters said.
“Our
support will contribute to advancing democracy and the
democratic participation of Solomon Islands citizens in
their election.”
Mr Mark said New Zealand’s
support would include deployment of two NH90 helicopters and
associated personnel for logistical support.
“The
NH90s will be used to transport electoral officials and
materials to reach a growing voter population in Solomon
Islands,” Mr Mark said.
New Zealand will also
contribute an election observer mission and has already
provided polling booths to the Solomon Islands Electoral
Commission.
The package of support will be provided in
conjunction with election assistance from Australia.
ENDS
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