Vanuatu congratulated her Excellency for being appointment which is a great achievement for the Pacific.
H.E. Utoikamanu among other things is responsible for LDCs and SIDS.
She noted that her office advocates for LDCs and SIDS at the highest level to ensure that they remain at the top of the international priority in terms of Financing assistance and support for the implementation of the SDGs, Samoa Pathway and Istanbul Program of Action.
PM Salwai noted that Vanuatu is preparing itself for the eventual graduation from LDC status in 2020.
