The Royal Solomon Islands Police (RSIPF) Commissioner, Mostyn Mangau, has expressed gratitude for the collaboration with their Fijian security partners in maintaining peace and security during the Solomon Islands General Elections.
Commissioner Mangau conveyed the RSIPF’s thanks to Fiji Police’s Assistant Commissioner of Police, Livai Driu, who made a courtesy visit to the RSIPF head on behalf of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces Commander and the Acting Commissioner of Police. He was accompanied by the leader of the Fijian Police contingent, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Simione Tamanisau.
Mangau acknowledged the contributions of their Fijian colleagues in both reactive and proactive policing efforts, emphasizing the mutual respect and understanding they share as Melanesian brothers and sisters.
He highlighted that engagements between police forces in the Pacific Islands have significantly increased through such deployments, enhancing the networking and cooperation between law enforcement agencies like the RSIPF, Fiji Police Force (FPF), and the Republic of Fiji Military Forces.
Commissioner Mangau also observed the positive outcomes of community-based programs organized by the Solomon Islands International Assistance Force (SIAF). He noted that the RSIPF’s community policing efforts will align with the best practices demonstrated by their Fijian counterparts.
Assistant Commissioner Driu assured Commissioner Mangau of Fiji’s ongoing commitment to supporting their Solomon Islands counterparts, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and partnerships.
Twenty police officers were deployed under the joint Cori Mada 3 Task force, led by the Republic of Fiji Military Forces, to assist with peace and security operations before and after the Election period in the Solomon Islands.