Talks in Solomons Islands on exit strategy for RAMSI
New Zealand’s Foreign Minister, Winston Peters, says the Solomon Islands government is discussing an exit strategy for
the Australian-led regional assistance mission.
Mr Peters along with his Australian counterpart, Alexander Downer, arrived in the Solomon’s capital Honiara yesterday
for high level talks.
He says the discussion was frank and straightforward, and explored the RAMSI mission, its presence and how long it might
continue.
No timeframe was specified, but Mr Peters says if stability is restored and the government is accepted, the force may
not have to stay for years.