Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele conveyed heartfelt gratitude on behalf of the Solomon Islands Government to Mohamed Saif Al Suwaidi, the Director General of the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), after a successful bilateral meeting in Abu Dhabi this week.
In a media statement from the Prime Minister’s Press Secretariat, stated Manele expressed gratitude on behalf of SIG for the ADFD’s vital contribution to the Tina Hydro Project, a landmark initiative and the country’s first large-scale renewable energy project.
Another important initiative discussed was the follow-up on the Solomon Islands’ proposal for ADFD support for the Bina Harbour Project.
The ‘Bina Harbour Business Case’ was formally handed over to ADFD for further consideration.
In addition, the dialogue covered funding for the Dala-Atori Road Project, an important infrastructure development in the Malaita Province.
Manele also took the opportunity to express the country’s keenness to explore various investment opportunities in tourism and other sectors to strengthen future cooperation and partnerships.
(PC: OPMC Press) PM Manele and H.E Al Suwaidi (centre). Minister of Planning Hon. Ramofafia and MP for West kwaio Hon. Teiífi to the PM’s right and senior ADFD officials
The ADFD’s support is a beacon of hope, symbolizing the collaborative efforts of the government, the people of Solomon Islands, and its international partners in driving transformational progress—a key milestone in the nation’s journey toward achieving energy independence and building resilience.
The statement added that Al Suwaidi also expressed interest in supporting the Solomon Islands’ medium- to long-term transformative infrastructure projects, including the Bina Harbour and Dala-Atori Road Projects.
The delegation accompanying the Prime Minister to the bilateral meeting with the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development included:
Minister of National Planning and Development Coordination: Rexon Ramofafia
Member of Parliament for West Kwaio: Claudius Teiífi
Secretary to the Prime Minister: Sir Dr. Jimmie Rodgers
Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of National Planning and Development Coordination: Dr. Melchior Mataki
Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources: Dr. Christian Ramofafia
Ambassador of Solomon Islands to the United Arab Emirates: Cornelius Walegerea.
PM Manele is in the United Arab Emirates to attend the prestigious 2025 World Governments Summit, which began Monday and runs until February 13th.
The Summit gathers global leaders and policymakers, providing a platform to discuss key issues affecting governance, innovation, and development worldwide.
