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Solomon Islands Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Jeremiah Manele. Photo: RNZ Pacific/ Koro Vaka'uta
Solomon Islands newly elected prime minister Jeremiah Manele has congratulated the people of the country for a successful election and called for peace.
The final result of the election by secret ballot was announced by the Governor General Sir David Vunagi on the steps of parliament just after midday on Thursday local time.
RNZ Pacific Koroi Hawkins has been following the developments and spoke with Pacific Waves host Susana Suisuiki.