Pacific pushes for faster access to Climate finance

Fiji, July 16 -- Pacific Islands Forum Deputy Secretary General Desna Solofa says the region must improve access to climate finance, warning that global commitments have not translated into funding th... Read More

Pacific Trade Ministers back new five-year Aid-for-Trade strategy

Fiji, July 15 -- Pacific Islands Forum Trade Ministers have endorsed a new five-year Pacific Aid-for-Trade Strategy, reaffirming the region's commitment to using trade to drive economic development an... Read More

Dr Aqorau calls for national debate ahead of Solomon Islands' 50th Independence anniversary

Fiji, July 15 -- Solomon Islands National University (SINU) Vice Chancellor Dr Transform Aqorau has called for a national conversation on the country's future, saying the lead-up to the nation's 50th ... Read More

Dr Aqorau questions whether military expansion fits Pacific's Ocean of Peace vision

Fiji, July 14 -- Solomon Islands National University (SINU) Vice Chancellor Dr Transform Aqorau has questioned whether the Pacific can maintain its vision of becoming an Ocean of Peace while the regio... Read More

Australia's Assistant Minister for Pacific Island Affairs says China missile test was 'destabilising' as Pacific leaders speak out

Fiji, July 14 -- Australia says China's recent ballistic missile test over the Pacific was "destabilising", citing strong condemnation from Pacific leaders alongside Australia's response. Speaking in... Read More

Pacific Civil Society condemns China ICBM test, urges leaders to reject all military build-up

Fiji, July 13 -- A coalition of Pacific regional civil society organisations has condemned China's recent intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) test across the Pacific Ocean and called on Pacific ... Read More

Tuvalu PM condemns China's missile test, uges powers to keep Pacific free of Military threats

Fiji, July 9 -- Tuvalu Prime Minister Feleti Penitala Teo has condemned China's recent launch of a nuclear-capable ballistic missile into the Pacific Ocean, saying it goes against the region's long-st... Read More

Australia, Solomon Islands begin talks on comprehensive treaty as Albanese announces education package

Fiji, July 8 -- Australia and Solomon Islands will begin negotiations on a new comprehensive treaty, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirming discussions are already underway following talks wi... Read More

Forum Chair Wale protests China's missile test in the Pacific

Fiji, July 8 -- Forum Chair and Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale has lodged a strong protest over China's ballistic missile test in the Pacific, saying it was "not something a friend does" ... Read More

Pacific Elders warn against external influence in regional security

Fiji, July 7 -- Pacific Elders have warned that growing geopolitical competition is reshaping the region and have called for Pacific security to remain firmly under the control of Pacific leaders, say... Read More

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