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13:05, November 27, 2007 |
Forty-four New Zealand Defense Force (NZDF) personnel departed Tuesday for a four-month tour of duty in the Solomon Islands.
The NZDF personnel are the fifth rotation to serve in the Solomon Islands and are drawn mainly from the Territorial Force.
They will continue to support the Regional Assistance Mission to the Solomon Islands (RAMSI).
RAMSI is a partnership between the government of the Solomon Islands and contributing Pacific nations, including New Zealand and Australia. It aims to ensure security and assists the Solomon Island's people and government to develop the skills and institutions for successful self governance.
New Zealand has supported the RAMSI mission since July 2003 at the request of the Solomon Islands' government.
Regular tasks for the New Zealand troops include carrying out patrols, liaising with locals, providing assistance to police and helping with external security at Rove Prison.
The platoon deploying on Tuesday will replace the fourth rotation of NZDF personnel who return to New Zealand early in December.
Source:Xinhua
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