The New Zealand Defence Force has delivered about two tonnes of voting equipment to Solomon Islands for the country's elections this year.
Crew from the RNZAF’s No.40 Squadron, help offload about voting equipment and operational supplies in Solomon Islands Photo: NZDF
Air Commodore Tim Walshe said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade provided the voting screens to the Solomon Islands Electoral Commission.
New Zealand, together with its Pacific partners, contributed to restoring peace and stability in the Solomons in the early 2000s so they are pleased to support the islands again in a tangible way as it prepared for the elections, Mr Walshe said.
The RNZAF Boeing 757 flew to Honiara to deliver the voting equipment, as well as supplies for the Fred Hollows Foundation, an NGO providing eyecare in the region.
