Solomon Islands
H.E. Matthew Cooper Wale
Prime Minister of Solomon Islands
H.E. Matthew Cooper Wale was announced the new prime minister of Solomon Islands after winning a vote in the Pacific island nation’s parliament in 2026. Hon Mathew Cooper Wale aspires for a strong and inclusive Solomon Islands that actively engages with the international community to strengthen the cause of global peace and development.
Joined PIDF : 4 September 2015
Official Language : English
Other Spoken Languages : Solomon Islands Pijin and many other local languages
National Holiday : 7 July (Independence Day)
Currency : Solomon Islands Dollar
Population : 669,823 (2019 estimates)
Population Density : 24/km2
Land Area : 28,400 km2
EEZ Area : 1,589,477 km2
Solomon Islands is the former Chair of PIDF (2016-2019).
PIDF initiatives in Solomon Islands include:
- Capacity Building to Strengthen Sustainable Implementation of Renewable Energy Technologies for Rural Energy Access.
- Solarisation of Residences of PIDF members’ Heads of States
PIDF Regional initiatives that are inclusive of Solomon Islands: