THE United States Government congratulated the government and people of Solomon Islands for conducting peaceful polling during the national elections on Wednesday.
“This was an historic day for the people of Solomon Islands and for their democratic future,” a statement issued by the US election observer team, said.
“We hope that the newly-elected leaders of Solomon Islands can act to form a government in the same peaceful, responsible way that their constituents voted during polling day.”
The United States, which is accredited to Solomon Islands from its Embassy in Port Moresby, participated as an international observer with teams on Guadalcanal, Malaita, and in Western Province.
“The United States commends the Solomon Islands Electoral Commission for its logistical efforts in running an organised contest across the archipelago.
“We encourage professional polling tabulation and non-violent acceptance of election results.
“The United States Government looks forward to the declaration of the official results while continuing our close cooperation and partnership with the new government that will result from these elections.”
