Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale will welcome Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape to Honiara.

The visit highlights the close and enduring relationship between the two Melanesian nations.

Prime Minister Marape is in Honiara to attend the Seventh-day Adventist “Solomon Islands for Christ” programme.

In recognition of the significance of the programme and the visit, the Solomon Islands Government has accorded the trip official visit status.

On arrival, the Prime Minister Marape will be accorded a guard of honour at Honiara International Airport.

On Saturday, both Prime Ministers will attend a church service where they will address the congregation. In the evening, they will hold bilateral talks focused on strengthening cooperation and advancing shared priorities between Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea.

Prime Minister Marape will depart for Port Moresby on Sunday.