Australian Defence Public Affairs and Corporate Communication
Media Release
PACC 132/00 Wednesday, 14Jun00
MANOORA BEING SHIFTED FOR POSSIBLE USE AS VENUE FOR SOLOMONS PEACE TALKS
The RAN ship, HMAS MANOORA, is being sailed closer to Honiara to provide a possible venue for peace discussions between
eminent Solomon Islanders.
The ship is moving from its current position outside Solomon Islands territorial waters to a position about two hours
sailing time from the capital, Honiara.
MANOORA is to be available for peace discussions between Solomon Islanders or a possible meeting of the Solomon Islands
Parliament.
ENDS