Dispatch of Election Observers for Solomon Islands' National Elections

March 30, 2006

The Government of Japan has decided to dispatch four election observers to the Solomon Islands from March 31 (Fri) to April 7 (Fri) to support the fair and smooth implementation of the country's national elections, which are scheduled to take place on April 5 (Wed).
It is anticipated that about 50 international election observers will take part in the forthcoming national elections of the Solomon Islands. In response to a request from the Government of the Solomon Islands, the Government of Japan has decided to dispatch the four observers as part of its contribution to the consolidation of peace in the Solomon Islands and the Pacific islands region.
During their stay in the Solomon Islands, Japanese election observers will monitor the elections under the management of the United Nations Election Observer Coordination Team.

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