PNG: Solomons PM arrives in Australia

Updated January 22, 2008 16:17:25

The Solomon Islands Prime Minister Doctor Derek Sikua has arrived in Australia on the second leg of his regional tour to mend relations with neighbouring countries. Before flying out of Papua New Guinea, Doctor Sikua apologised and expressed regret to his PNG counterpart over his predecessor's "disrespectful" decision to boycott the Pacific Island Forum meeting in Tonga last year.

Presenter: Firmin Nanol
Speakers: Doctor Derek Sikua, Prime Minister Solomon Islands