Sport’s chance to prove its value as a bridge builder with the South Pacific

The deal was that any potential sponsor who had government concerns could raise them with PM Namaliu and relevant ministers.

As I recall the target was K35 million - and we had just six months to do it! The rest is history. We succeeded.

Times have changed since then, but I sense the private sector is as keen as ever to engage with the sports, and governments, of the region in strengthening sporting links with our immediate region.

Over to you PM Albanese and Foreign Minister Wong. This is an opportunity to make a real and enduring difference!