High Commissioner’s First Visit to Isabel Highlights Australia’s Deep and Long-lasting Community Ties
(L-R) Foreign Affairs Minister Jeremiah Manele, Australian High Commissioner Dr Lachlan Strahan, Provincial Police Commander Leonard Tahimana and Health Minister Dr Culwick Togamana.
Source: Supplied Wednesday, 23 December 2020 10:10 AM
Australian High Commissioner Dr Lachlan Strahan travelled with Foreign Affairs Minister Jeremiah Manele and Health Minister Dr Culwick Togamana to their home province of Isabel last week to underscore the deep, multi-faceted relationship between Solomon Islands and Australia.
He highlighted Australia’s strong commitment to allocating funds to advance development in the provinces. During the two-day trip on 14-16 December, Dr Strahan handed over 11 water tanks to communities in the province’s south and equipment to Buala Hospital.