The European Union in Solomon Islands and Vanuatu

05/02/2025

The European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/ Vice-President of the European Commission Kaja Kallas had a constructive meeting with Solomon Islands' Foreign Minister, Hon. Peter Shanel Agovaka in Brussels.
They discussed regional and global challenges, reaffirming the commitment to a strong EU-Pacific partnership

The European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/ Vice-President of the European Commission Kaja Kallas had a constructive meeting with Solomon Islands' Foreign Minister, Hon. Peter Shanel Agovaka in Brussels.

They discussed regional and global challenges, reaffirming the commitment to a strong EU-Pacific partnership.

05/02/2025

The European Union is on a 4-day mission in Malaita Province, Solomon Islands, engaging in discussions on current projects and future initiatives.

Exciting developments ahead! 🌏

05/02/2025

On 4 February, the European Union and Solomon Islands held their Partnership Dialogue, the first under the new Samoa Agreement, which is the basis for cooperation between the EU and the Pacific.
In the margins of the Dialogue, Solomon Islands’ Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade Peter Shanel Agovaka met High Representative/Vice-President Kaja Kallas, as well as European Commissioner for International Partnerships Jozef Síkela.
Both sides confirmed their mutual commitment to further strengthening their partnership, while upholding the paramount importance of the multilateral system and international law, including in addressing the consequences of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine.
Read more about the Partnership Dialogue: https://europa.eu/!nnhqFc

On 4 February, the European Union and Solomon Islands held their Partnership Dialogue, the first under the new Samoa Agreement, which is the basis for cooperation between the EU and the Pacific.

In the margins of the Dialogue, Solomon Islands’ Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade Peter Shanel Agovaka met High Representative/Vice-President Kaja Kallas, as well as European Commissioner for International Partnerships Jozef Síkela.

Both sides confirmed their mutual commitment to further strengthening their partnership, while upholding the paramount importance of the multilateral system and international law, including in addressing the consequences of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine.

Read more about the Partnership Dialogue: https://europa.eu/!nnhqFc

12/03/2023

The European Union (EU) has deployed a humanitarian team to Vanuatu to assist the aid efforts following the devastating twin cyclones that tore through the Pacific island nation in early March. Most of the country's about 330,000 people are impacted by the disasters.

The EU team and its partner ADRA International traveled to remote communities outside Vanuatu's capital, Port Vila, in the weekend, to assess and support over 40 families in desperate need of shelter, food and water. 🇪🇺🇻🇺

Photos courtesy of: EU Humanitarian Aid | Asia-Pacific

01/11/2022

Journalism is a public good. They contribute to the foundations of democracy and open societies. Yet, many journalists and media workers around the world face persecution, threats against their safety and, often, their own life to perform their duties and bring truth to light.

Today on the occasion of International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists, we are reminded us how urgent it is to preserve freedom of expression and stand up for journalists who risk their own safety for the truth, in particular as disinformation threatens the very foundations of our democracies.

15/09/2022

SOLOMON Islands has received $78 million ($8 million Euro) from the European Union to improve water and sanitary conditions in schools and communities throughout the country.

The funding is also to strengthen the service delivery capabilities of provincial governments as prescribed in the major components of the project.

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) will implement the projects.

By EDDIE OSIFELO SOLOMON Islands has received $78 million ($8 million Euro) from the European Union to improve water and sanitary conditions in schools and communities throughout the country.

15/09/2022

Solomon Islands Minister of National Planning and Development Coordination, Rexon Ramofafia has congratulated the European Union for its $78 million funding assistance to Solomon Islands.

The funding aims at strengthening the governance system for service delivery within the provinces, notably by improving the coordination between Provincial Governments and the provincial sector offices for education and health.

By EDDIE OSIFELO MINISTER of National Planning and Development Coordination, Rexon Ramofafia has congratulated the European Union for its $78 million funding assistance to Solomon Islands.

15/09/2022

Solomon Islanders will now have better service delivery at the local level as the European Union (EU), together with UNDP and UNICEF, and the Solomon Islands Government today launched a new EUR 8 million (SBD 65.5m) project on provincial governance.

15/09/2022

The European Union Ambassador to Solomon Islands and for the Pacific, HE Sujiro Seam is visiting Solomon Islands this week.

Today he met with Hon Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare in Honiara to discuss current affairs of common interest and to reaffirm the longstanding good relations of the EU and Solomon Islands.

15/09/2022

Solomon Islanders will now have better service delivery at the local level as the European Union (EU), together with UNDP and UNICEF, and the Solomon Islands Government today launched a new EUR 8 million (SBD 65.5m) project on provincial governance.

Read more: https://europa.eu/!DxwXgH

14/09/2022

The European Union Ambassador to Fiji and for the Pacific, HE Sujiro Seam signed the condolence book for the late Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, at the British High Commission, in Suva earlier this week.

Ambassador Seam says HM Queen Elizabeth II, Head of State of Cook Islands, Niue, Solomon Islands and Tuvalu in the Pacific, embodied the values of duty, service and devotion to her people with courage, grace and resilience.

The European Union stands with the Royal Family and the people of the United Kingdom in mourning Her Majesty’s passing.

03/08/2022

The European Union 🇪🇺 Ambassador for the Pacific, His Excellency Sujiro Seam is in Vanuatu 🇻🇺 this week. On 3 August he met with the Prime Minister of the Republic of Vanuatu, Honourable Bob Loughman.

Vanuatu and the European Union share a rich history and friendship. The meeting, which took place in Port Villa, allowed both sides to discuss matters of mutual interest and highlight various interests shared between the European Union and Vanuatu, such as and development, and the strengthening of diplomatic dialogue that has been affected by the pandemic. They also dialogued on , and money laundering issues. 🇪🇺🤝🇻🇺