The Solomon Islands has officially set up diplomatic relations with Kenya and Ghana during the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York, expanding its connections in Africa.

According to the Prime Minister’s Office, these new agreements fit the country’s goal of being “friends to all, enemies to none” by creating helpful partnerships in key areas.

Solomon Islands Foreign Affairs Minister Rick Houenipwela signed a Joint Communiqué with Kenya’s Dr. Musalia Mudavadi to officially start working together.

This new setup creates opportunities for joint projects in farming, food supply, climate change, and digital technology.

Minister Houenipwela stated  Kenya’s experience in agriculture, pointing out how it could help improve local food supplies and build climate resilience in the Pacific.

The leaders also talked about technology, online banking, and school programs. Dr. Mudavadi highlighted main areas for teamwork, including teacher training, job skills education, and online learning to support the Solomon Islands’ Free Education Policy.

In a separate meeting, Minister Houenipwela spoke with Ghana’s Foreign Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, to finalize their official relationship.

Minister Ablakwa welcomed the partnership, sharing that Ghana’s work in economic growth, local government, and democracy offers useful lessons. He suggested exchange programs in education and healthcare, and invited Minister Houenipwela to visit Ghana.

Highlighting the shared benefits, Minister Houenipwela showed strong interest in working together on farming methods.

“We hope to learn from Ghana, particularly in cocoa farming and agriculture, to help grow our economy,” Houenipwela stated.

He ended by recognizing Ghana’s history in global diplomacy and honoring the memory of former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan.

These   partnerships align with Solomon Islands’ effort to be “friends to all, enemies to none,” adding to its existing partnerships in the Pacific, Asia, Europe, and North America.