Solomon Islands and Saudi Arabia sign Mutual Visa Exemption Agreement

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In the spirit of Solomon Islands- Saudi Arabian friendship, and as a genuine demonstration of the two countries serious partnership, the decade old diplomatic relations yet again yield favourable outcomes with the signing of the ‘Mutual Exemption of Short-Stay Visa Requirements Agreement’, a landmark transformation for the Government for National Unity and Transformation’s development agenda.

Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele MP is accompanied by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade Hon. Peter Shanel Agovaka MP to Riyadh, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for this important signing.

High Royal Highness, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Minister of Foreign Affairs signed the Agreement on behalf of the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The Visa Waiver Agreement signing charts a new direction for the advancement and strengthening of bilateral relations, economic and commercial interactions, promotion of tourism, support greater people-to-people interactions and part of a broader diplomatic effort to foster collaboration in various other fields.

Prime Minister Manele wished the Government and people of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia continuous progress and prosperity. Prince Faisal reciprocated by wishing the government and people of Solomon Islands continued stability and prosperity.