Solomon Islands and San Marino formalized diplomatic relations in New York on Friday, 4th April 2025.
The Agreement to establish diplomatic relations was signed by Her Excellency Mrs. Jane Waetara, Permanent Representative of Solomon Islands to the United Nations, and His Excellency Damiano Beleffi, Permanent Representative of San Marino to the United Nations.
The Agreement highlights a commitment of the two nations to promote friendly relations and cooperation based on the principles of mutual respect for each other’s sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity.
Both Ambassador’s acknowledged the establishment of diplomatic relations between Solomon Islands and San Marino sets a solid foundation to facilitate dialogue, advance cooperation and engagement between the countries.
Discussions also touched on San Marino and Solomon Islands shared mutual values, and respect for the international rules-based order and value multilateralism.
As small states both countries also share some similarities and can explore opportunities for collaboration, building on existing engagements at United Nations and other international organizations/ agencies.
--MFAET PRESS RELEASE