UAE SUPPORTS SOLOMON ISLANDS AFTER TROPICAL CYCLONE PAM
Solomon Islands foreign minister Hon Milner Tozaka has thanked his United Arab Emirates counterpart his highness sheikh
Abdullah bin zayed Bin Sultan al Nahyan for UAE’s contribution of US$200,000 dollars to assist the government in dealing
with the impact of tropical cyclone Pam in the country.
The Assistance was transmitted to Solomon Islands National Disaster Council this week.
Foreign Minister Tozaka said the gesture by UAE demonstrates the strong and firm relations that exist between the two
countries.
The growing impact of climate change has seen the frequency and intensity of natural disasters in Solomon Islands
increased. The country remains vulnerable to natural disasters and needs such partnerships in building a resilient
country.
Hon Minister Tozaka acknowledged the existing cooperation between UAE and Solomon Islands and also with other pacific
neighbors. The Cooperation is focused on mitigating against climate change with renewable energy projects in the region.
Minister Tozaka looks forward to working closely with UAE’s Foreign Minister in enhancing relations between the two
countries. Solomon Islands continue to work with UAE and the international community in establishing a strong, ambitious
comprehensive climate change agreement this year in Paris under the UNFCCC process.
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