Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele held a bilateral meeting with Anvar Anarbaev, special envoy of the president of the Kyrgyz Republic, at the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet in Honiara.
The meeting marked an important step in strengthening diplomatic relations between Solomon Islands and the Kyrgyz Republic, building on more than a decade of formal ties since 2014. Both sides reaffirmed their shared commitment to multilateralism, the principles of the United Nations Charter and cooperation within international frameworks.
Discussions focused on enhancing bilateral cooperation and advancing shared interests at the United Nations. Manele welcomed the visit as an opportunity to deepen engagement and explore practical areas of collaboration, including sustainable development and institutional cooperation.
Anarbaev briefed the prime minister on the Kyrgyz Republic’s candidature for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council for the 2027–2028 term. The visit forms part of the country’s outreach to partners to garner support for its bid.
The leaders also exchanged views on the importance of inclusive and equitable representation in global decision-making, particularly for developing countries and small island developing states. Manele reiterated Solomon Islands’ long-standing position on the need for comprehensive reform of the Security Council to better reflect current global realities.
The meeting also covered shared global challenges, including climate change, sustainable development and international security, underscoring the importance of continued dialogue and cooperation.
Manele thanked Anarbaev for his visit and reaffirmed Solomon Islands’ interest in strengthening bilateral relations with the Kyrgyz Republic.
The Kyrgyz Republic is a landlocked country in Central Asia bordered by Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and China. It has been a member of the United Nations since 1992. Solomon Islands and the Kyrgyz Republic established diplomatic relations in 2014.
