Honiara, 18 June 2025 – Commissioner Mactus Forau warmly welcomed the President and Director General of Fujian Police College, Ms. Hu Baozhen, and her delegation during a courtesy visit to the Correctional Service of Solomon Islands (CSSI) Headquarters.
The delegation was accompanied by the Solomon Islands China Police Liaison Team (CPLT) Commissioner. In honour of the visit, a guard of honour parade was mounted by officers from Rove Central Correctional Centre and CSSI Headquarters staff. President Baozhen and her team were given the honour of inspecting the parade.
During the brief discussions, President Baozhen expressed her appreciation for the warm reception and the professional presentation of the guard of honour.
“I am happy and deeply appreciative of the thoughtful preparations made for our visit. The guard of honour reflects the high performance and discipline of your staff,” said President Baozhen.
She went on to commend the CSSI officers currently undertaking training at Fujian Police College, describing them as disciplined, professional, and impressive in their conduct and performance.
“The CSSI officers studying at our institution have left a deep impression on us. They perform at a high standard, and some have reached exemplary levels,” she added.
President Baozhen affirmed that Fujian Police College remains committed to offering further training opportunities to CSSI officers and looks forward to greater cooperation in the future.
Commissioner Forau, in his welcoming remarks, thanked President Baozhen for visiting CSSI and acknowledged the importance of the growing relationship between the two institutions.
“Your visit today marks a significant moment in the strengthening of ties between CSSI and Fujian Police College,” said Commissioner Forau.
He reflected on his recent visit to the college in China, which provided valuable insights into the college’s commitment to innovation, excellence, and professional development in law enforcement training.
“Today’s visit reinforces our shared commitment to building stronger partnerships in corrections training and capacity-building. We hope this engagement will pave the way for long-term cooperation, including staff training and institutional exchange programs, and the eventual establishment of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between our two institutions,” Commissioner Forau added.
He also highlighted the importance of international partnerships in addressing CSSI’s limited access to high-quality, long-term training programs.
“We place great value on your support and are excited about the opportunities ahead to enhance the professional capabilities of our officers. CSSI is confident in the high standards and capabilities of Fujian Police College and believes a formal training relationship will yield significant benefits for both sides,” he concluded.
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[CSSI Press]
