Fiji's Prime Minister and Chairman of the Melanesian Spearhead Group Summit, Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama said the Melanesian countries have a greater responsibility to look after the other Pacific island countries because bulk of the population, resources and trade are based in the Melanesian region.
While opening the summit at the Vale Ni Bose complex in Nasese earlier today, Commodore Bainimarama laid down the reality of the situation in the Pacific.
Commodore Bainimarama also said Melanesian solidarity is clearly evident in the summit, and he also acknowledged the observers who have come to Fiji to attend the MSG meeting.
The MSG Chairman, Commodore Bainimarama said this year's MSG Summit has the theme "Melanesian Solidarity for a Progressive and Strong Pacific".
He said with this in mind the Melanesian countries should be bold enough to have a vision to continue to progress as a region.
Story by: Vijay Narayan
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PM lays down reality of situation in Pacific
