Minister of Foreign Affairs William Haomae of Solomon Islands
Haomae was first elected to the National Parliament from Small Malaita in May 1993.
On May 16, 2006, Haomae was named by Opposition Leader Fred Fono as Opposition Spokesman for Police and National Security in the shadow cabinet, remaining in that post until December 2007.
He was one of the MPs who nominated Derek Sikua as Prime Minister in the latter month, and following Sikua's victory Haomae was sworn in as Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade on December 22, 2007.
Mr Haomae has been asked to temporarily replace Associate Minister Hans Joachim Keil of Samoa.
Mr Haomae is already lead spokesman for the planned negotiation of a free-trade agreement with Australia and New Zealand, a process known as 'PACER Plus.
But Mr Haomae says the protest note should have been sent by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Mr Haomae says it is obvious the Minister had not prepared the protest note, and allowed himself to be used by someone as a puppet.
Mr Haomae said the progress made to date is that, the Government has conducted nationwide awareness workshops throughout June 2008.
FOREIGN Affairs and External Trade minister William Haomae says Solomon Islands would consider including alcohol and tobacco in the Pacific Island Countries Trade Agreement (PICTA.
Mr Haomae said consultation with the industries concerned and other government departments would be required before a decision could be made.
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The Solomon Islands Minister of Foreign Affairs William Haomae says he breached no law in taking his recent trip to Iran.
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (Radio New Zealand International, Nov 24, 2008) The Solomon Islands Minister of Foreign Affairs William Haomae says he breached no law in taking his recent trip to Iran.
Mr Haomae was responding to questions in parliament from Opposition leader, Manasseh Sogavare, who has been critical of government contact with Iran.
However, Mr Haomae says he was authorised by cabinet to visit Iran to explore areas of trade and education under a Cooperative Arrangement the two countries signed recently.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, William Haomae has returned home yesterday from his visit to Iran.
Mr Haomae was reported to have met the Iranian Government officials while in Tehran where he raised with them the prospects of establishing trade relations between the two countries.
NANOL: Mr Haomae says Solomon Islands has already allocated a prime location for PNG to build its High Commission complex in Honiara.
It is not only untimely but is also irresponsible considering the current political situation,'' Mr Haomae said He said Mr Khan should be in the country to supervise security as politicians attempt to resolve the political impasse on the floor of parliament, Pacnews said.
Mr Haomae said the Opposition was saddened by Mr Khans absence after he had issued a directive that forbids all members of the police force not to take their annual leave until the political crisis was resolved.
William Haomae said the ECM is very important for achieving the objective and goals of RAMSI and more significantly for better realization of these goals.
Mr Haomae said a new beginning in the partnership between the Solomon Islands Government, RAMSI and the Forum was established at the last ECM and the Forum Ministerial Standing Committee meetings held in February this year.
Opposition spokesperson on Police and National Security, William Haomae said Khans decision to go on leave was untimely.
Saturday: November 22, 2008 Minister of Foreign Affairs William Haomae says he breached no law when he took a trip to Haomae said this when Opposition leader, Manasseh Sogavare, raised the issue in Parliament on Thursday.
Iran to further explore the specific arrangments under the agreement.
The new Solomons leader is expecting to meet Mr Rudd next Tuesday and Mr Haomae is due to meet Foreign Minister Stephen Smith the next day.