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Howard, John

Period of Service: 11/03/1996 - 03/12/2007
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Release Date:
22/10/2006
Release Type:
Media Release
Transcript ID:
22531
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  • Howard, John Winston
Pacific Islands Forum

I will attend the 37th Pacific Islands Forum leaders' meeting in Nadi, Fiji, from 23-25 October 2006.

Leaders from the 16 Pacific island countries will discuss practical proposals to improve governance and pool regional resources. They will also consider the findings of a review into regional institutions.

Progress made over the past year by the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands (RAMSI) also will be reviewed. I will be seeking an appropriate acknowledgment of RAMSI's strong contributions to governance, security and the economy, and of the continuing importance of RAMSI as an integrated mission under Australian leadership.

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