ADG Kiloe took the opportunity to brief the Minister on some of the major initiatives of the MSG relating to security, including the MSG Security Strategy, proposed establishment of a Regional Police Academy, a Formed Police Unit and Police Cooperation.
He explained that these initiatives serve to complement what already exists in the wider Pacific region.
“Given the geopolitical interest in the Pacific it is important that we respond to our own unique challenges through tailor-made approaches,” he said, further emphasizing the importance of the subregion to work together on a common ground to address these challenges.
At this year’s MSG Leader’s Summit in Suva, Leaders’ made a decision to have the MSG SS finalized this year. Indonesia will host the Police Commissioner’s and Police Minister’s Meeting from 14-18 October in Jakarta.
In the lead up to those meetings, the Working Group on the MSG Security Strategy, chaired by Fiji will convene later this month in Suva.
Hon. Tanagada acknowledged MSG’s efforts and reassured Solomon Islands’ support and that of his Ministry to its important work of advancing regional interests in the said areas.
“We would like to see that these initiatives are quickly developed and implemented in the interest of the MSG and the wider Pacific region given our increasing challenges,” he said.
The Minister also highlighted the importance of collaboration amongst Members to contribute to regional security and the need to ensure that these developments are in line with the wider regional strategies.
He added it is important that our relationships continue to be strengthened so that not only can we complement each other but take ownership of our security.
Caption: Solomon Islands Minister of Police, National Security and Correctional Services, Hon. Jimson Tanagada (3rd from left) next to Acting DG, Ilan Kiloe, with the MSG Secretariat team. Standing second from left is Permanent Secretary, Karen Galokale.
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