PM SAYS SOLOMONS READY FOR TRADE WITH MSG MEMBERS

Prime Minister Danny Philip has said that Solomon Islands is ready to trade with other Melanesian Spearhead Group members under the revised, MSG, Trade Agreement.

Speaking at the 18th meeting of the MSG leaders on trade and economic issues today, Mr Philip said that Solomon Islands has recently endorsed the revised MSG Trade Agreement and the relevant legal notice has been issued to give effect to the Agreement.

But he said there is a need to implement the revised MSG Trade Agreement by all MSG members.

Mr Philip also urged fellow MSG leaders that improved trade and increased investment opportunities are essential ingredients for our respective countries to prosper and grow in the coming years.

He said there is also an urgent need for MSG members to conclude at the earliest possible opportunity the MSG Framework Treaty on the Protection of Traditional Knowledge and expression of culture.

Prime Minister Philip said n order for the MSG to survive into the future as a vibrant and relevant regional body, leaders must guide and provide leadership to officials and the Secretariat to ensure the MSG remains pragmatic and responsive to the needs and aspirations of members.

source: SIBC