Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Cooper Wale is recovering well following medical treatment in Australia and expects to return home this week to resume his official duties.
Wale thanked the people of Solomon Islands for their prayers, support and well wishes during his medical treatment.
“Your prayers have carried me,” Wale said, expressing gratitude for the support he received from across the country.
“I am pleased to inform my good people of Solomon Islands that I am recovering well and feeling much better following my medical treatment here in Australia,” he said in a statement,
He said he looked forward to returning home and continuing his work as Prime Minister.
“I expect to return home this week to continue serving our wonderful people,” he said.
Wale also acknowledged the role of faith in his recovery, saying he was grateful for what he described as God’s healing grace.
“Our faithful Yahweh has heard and answered your prayers. I am deeply grateful for His healing grace and for the love, encouragement and kindness shown to me by our people,” he said.
He said the prayers and encouragement had strengthened him throughout his treatment.
“Your prayers have strengthened me throughout this period, and I look forward to returning home and resuming my duties,” Wale said.
