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Governor-General visits Solomon Islands

NZPA October 4, 2009, 5:58 pm

Governor-General Sir Anand Satyanand is in the Solomon Islands to observe New Zealand peace efforts.

Sir Anand visited the village of Veravaulu, in Guadalcanal province, with New Zealand members of the Regional Assistance Mission to the Solomon Islands (RAMSI) .

RAMSI comprises police and defence staff from 14 countries working to bring stability and security to the Solomons.

"By engaging with people working with RAMSI, my awareness of the mission's activities has increased, and I have learned about the impact of RAMSI on grassroots Solomon Islanders," Sir Anand said.

"As a result of the work of many men and women from across the Pacific, the quality of life for the people of Solomon Islands has been greatly improved."

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