Nauru appoints first high commissioner to Australia
REPUBLIC OF NAURU
Government Information Office
MEDIA RELEASE
For Immediate Release
Wednesday, 14 April, 2021
Nauru appoints first high
commissioner to Australia
The Nauru Government has appointed
Camilla Solomon as its first high commissioner to Australia.
Nauru's presence in Canberra is
important on many fronts and signifies the ever-strong relationship
between the two countries.
High Commissioner Solomon arrived
in Canberra on 7 March and presented her credentials to Australian
Governor-General David Hurley, AC DSC (Retd) on 8 April at
Government House, and the official residence of the
Governor-General.
"I have the honour to present to
you today my Letters of Credence accrediting me as High
Commissioner for the Republic of Nauru.
"I also wish to convey on behalf of
His Excellency Lionel Rouwen Aingimea, President of the Republic of
Nauru his personal warm greetings and best wishes to you,
Excellency, your family and the people of Australia," the High
Commissioner said at the presentation.
A private meeting followed with
discussions on matters of mutual interest to both Australia and
Nauru, especially on the impacts of COVID-19.
The high commission office was
established on 12 March 2020 but due to COVID-19, setting up office
operations were postponed for a year. It is now staffed by First
Secretary Kellen Deiye and office manager Yannick Harris.
Prior to taking up the position,
High Commissioner Solomon was Nauru's acting Secretary for Foreign
Affairs and Trade (DFAT).
The High Commissioner's foreign
service began in 2000 as Nauru's high commissioner to Fiji, but her
notable career includes serving in various roles with the Asian
Development Bank including director's advisor to the Board of
Director, Australia, ADB; Nauru's chief secretary and acting
secretary to cabinet; assistant director for the UN/Commonwealth at
DFAT; and was a teacher and principal prior.
She holds a Masters in Public
Policy Management from Monash University, Australia.
The Nauru Mission is located in
Barton, Canberra, in the Australian Capital Territory.