The Honourable Pat Conroy, Minister for International Development meets with female students undertaking construction training at Don Bosco in Honiara, Solomon Islands on July 26, 2023. The Honourable Pat Conroy Minister for International Development and the Pacific and Minister for Defence Industry visited the Solomon Islands between July 24 to 26, 2023. Minister Conroy visited the Solomon Islands to continue deepening the relationship between the two countries. The visit coincides with the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands (RAMSI), when the Pacific family came together to successfully restore peace and security in Solomon Islands. Australia is Solomon Islands' largest bilateral development partner, and the two countries are working together across all areas of society and the economy, delivering jobs and building prosperity for Solomon Islands and its people. Minister Conroy met with my ministerial counterparts in the Solomon Islands Government to exchange views on our shared challenges and opportunities. Minister Conroy also met with Australia Awards alumni, women construction trainees at an Australian supported rural training centre and students at the Solomon Islands National University, where I will deliver a keynote address. Meet and Greet with female students undertaking construction training at Don Bosco Venue: Skills Barn, Don Bosco Technical Institute, Henderson Met by: Ms Abigail Chang, Country Director Solomon Islands/Kiribati, APTC Mr Kontiainen Host country attendees: Mr George Pitakoe, APTC Partnership and Coalition Facilitator Father Rafael Galve, Rector, Don Bosco, Henderson Mr Hudson Kauhiona, SIIP Climate and Community Manager Ms Ella Hou, SIIP GEDSI Coordinator Australian attendees: Minister Conroy High Commissioner Hilton Ms Peak Ms Birdsall Ms Buckingham Ms Christina Skoumbourdis, Second Secretary Ms Bliss Media: Local media present Mr Walding and Mr Lilomo doing photo/video No lectern
