Solomons and NZ sign revised aid pact

5:54 am on 1 September 2016

Solomon Islands and New Zealand have signed a revised aid pact.

The Solomon Islands Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Milner Tozaka signs a revised Joint Commitment for Development with his New Zealand counterpart, Murray McCully, in Wellington.

The Solomon Islands Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Milner Tozaka signs a revised Joint Commitment for Development with his New Zealand counterpart, Murray McCully, in Wellington. Photo: Solomon Islands government

Economic growth, a well-educated workforce and a safe and stable country are among the goals of the revised Joint Commitment for Development which was signed during a visit to Wellington by the Solomon Islands Foreign Minister Milner Tozaka.

He has also held meetings with the New Zealand Police and Immigration Ministers.