The Royal Solomon Islands Police Commissioner Mostyn Mangau has expressed gratitude towards their Fijian security partners for their collaborative efforts in maintaining peace and security during the Solomon Islands General Elections.
Commissioner Mangau conveyed his appreciation to Fiji Police’s Assistant Commissioner of Police, Livai Driu, who visited on behalf of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces Commander and the Acting Commissioner of Police. Driu was accompanied by the leader of the FPF contingent, Assistant Superintendent of Police Simione Tamanisau.
Mangau commended the contribution of their Fijian colleagues in both reactive and proactive policing, highlighting the mutual respect and understanding shared by their communities as Melanesian brothers and sisters.
He noted that through the Pacific Islands Chiefs of Policing, engagements between police forces have significantly increased, improving networking between the RSIPF, the FPF, and the Republic of Fiji Military Forces.
Reflecting on the positive outcomes of community-based programs organized by the Solomon Islands International Assistance Force, Mangau said the RSIPF’s community policing efforts will align with the best practices demonstrated by their colleagues.
Assistant Commissioner Driu reaffirmed Fiji’s commitment to assisting 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 Force, to aid in peace and security operations before and after the election period.