Solomon Islands youths to travel to Japan

Eleven youths from Solomon Islands will travel to Tokyo, Japan next week to join about 150 other youths from other countries at the start of a 45 days youth cruise of Islands of the Pacific region.

Japanese Charge'd Affaires Kiochi Kodama says the youths will discuss various issues common to youths around the world, create friendship and cultural exchanges.

During the trip, the young men and women will be able to meet leaders of countries they visit and hold discussions on youth issues common around the world.

Permanent secretary of the Department of Home Affairs Fred Fakari'i urges the youths to positively portray and promote Solomon Islands during the trip.

He says this is a responsibility placed on them by the people of Solomon Islands when they were selected to take part in the 45 day trip.

Source: SIBC