To His Excellency the Governor-General, Honorable Prime Minister and Cabinet Members, Speaker of the National Parliament, Chief Justice, Leader of the Opposition, Leader of the Independent Group, Members of Parliament, Honiara City Lord Mayor, Council Members, Provincial Premiers, Church Leaders, Chiefs, Elders and Community Leaders, Business Houses, Development Partners, Non-Government Organizations, members of the Diplomatic Corps, People Living with Disabilities, Central Kwara’ae constituents and the good people of Solomon Islands:
It is with a profound sense of joy that I, as the Minister of Infrastructure Development, extend warm greetings to you all on this occasion marking the our country’s 47th Independence Anniversary.
In this spirit of gratitude, we give glory to God for the abundant blessings He has bestowed upon us over these past 47 years, witnessing the power of freedom and self-governance. Let us take a moment to acknowledge the leaders who have served both in the public and private sectors. Their dedication and commitment to our country have laid the foundational stones upon which we continue to build and grow.
This year’s theme, “Unity and Stability for Transformation and Prosperity,” resonates with our ministry’s mission: a well-developed infrastructure network is vital for fostering not only economic growth but also social stability and community resilience. We remain steadfast in our commitment to deliver safe, reliable, integrated, and sustainable infrastructure and transport systems across the nation.
Let us commit ourselves to the continuous building of a brighter tomorrow for generations to come.
Happy 47th Independence Anniversary All!
Respectfully,
Honorable Ricky Fuo’o
Minister of the Ministry of Infrastructure Development
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