UNITED States Secretary of State John Kerry arrives today on his first visit to Solomon Islands.
He’ll spent a couple of hours in Honiara before flying over to Hawai’, where he’ll end his Asia-Pacific trip that includes Burma, Australia, and Solomon Islands.
In Honiara, he will attend wreath-laying ceremonies at the Guadalcanal American Memorial and Solomon Scouts and Coastwatchers Memorial.
U.S ambassador to Solomon Islands who is based in Port Moresby, Walter North says:
“This visit reflects our enduring commitment to the people of the Pacific. The United States is working with Solomon Islands to address climate change and to achieve sustainable, inclusive, and transparent economic growth.”
Mr Kerry is expected to meet Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo and other government officials.
Police say they will mount an operation to ensure the visit runs smoothly and according to the programme.
Senator Kerry is President Barrack Obama’s chief foreign affairs adviser.
