The opening ceremony of the Seminar on Ocean Governance and Trade Diplomacy Capacity Building for Solomon Islands, which is organized by Ministry of Commerce and hosted by SIO, was held on July 3. Attracting government officials, experts and scholars from the Solomon Islands’ Prime Minister’s Office, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Solomon Islands University, and Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources, the training features systematic thematic learning and field visits covering ocean governance, blue trade and international cooperation.
Director General Fang Yinxia attended the opening ceremony and extended a warm welcome to all participants. She noted that both China and the Solomon Islands are maritime nations, with the ocean serving as a fundamental foundation for national development and a core bond for bilateral cooperation. She encouraged participants to fully leverage this opportunity to gain in-depth insights into China’s practical experience in ocean governance, marine industrial development and cross-border trade cooperation. She also expressed the hope that participants would establish regular communication channels to further consolidate and advance the China-Solomon Islands blue partnership.
Don Temoana Angikiamo, Deputy Policy Secretary of the Prime Minister’s Office of the Solomon Islands, delivered a speech on behalf of all participants and expressed gratitude to the Ministry of Commerce of China and SIO for the elaborate preparation of the seminar. He stated that as a typical Pacific Island country, the Solomon Islands is currently facing multiple practical challenges in ocean governance, climate change response and other fields. Tailored to the development needs of the Solomon Islands, the training curriculum is highly targeted and practical. He expected all participants to translate the knowledge and skills acquired during the training into tangible outcomes for national marine management and foreign cooperation, so as to deepen practical bilateral cooperation in marine fields between the two countries.
As an important initiative to implement the China-Solomon Islands Blue Partnership and deepen cooperation between China and Pacific Island countries, this seminar serves as a vital practical platform. Taking this training as a bridge, SIO will continuously share China’s experience and practical solutions in ocean governance, helping the Solomon Islands enhance its comprehensive marine management capacity and international economic and trade diplomacy capabilities.