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Australia, NZ pledge energy security and defence push for Pacific

Fiji, June 8 -- Australia and New Zealand have pledged to strengthen support for Pacific Island countries facing supply chain disruptions and rising fuel costs, while deepening defence, trade and secu... Read More


Australia, New Zealand back Pacific-led security and climate agenda

Fiji, June 8 -- Australia and New Zealand have reaffirmed their commitment to Pacific-led regionalism, climate action and security cooperation, pledging stronger support for Pacific priorities ahead o... Read More


Fiji must end 'slow suicide' of pollution and waste: Environment Minister Tabuya

Fiji, June 8 -- Fiji's Minister for Environment and Climate Change, Lynda Tabuya, has issued a blunt warning that the country cannot claim to be climate resilient while pollution and poor waste manage... Read More


Forum Foreign Ministers activate regional crisis mechanism as Middle East conflict threatens Pacific fuel and supply chains

Fiji, June 5 -- Pacific Islands Forum Foreign Ministers have endorsed a new Regional Response Mechanism to help the region manage the growing economic and security risks arising from the Middle East c... Read More


Pacific Trade officials meet to shape region's Trade agenda ahead of Ministerial talks

Fiji, June 5 -- Senior trade officials from Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) member countries convened today at the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat to discuss key trade and economic priorities that will ... Read More


Palau President demands action on Oceans as Island States face Climate frontline

Fiji, June 5 -- Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr has called for urgent global action on ocean governance and climate change, warning that island nations can no longer afford delays as they face the ... Read More


Women, Youth and Vulnerable communities must be at centre of Pacific response, Leaders told

Fiji, June 5 -- Pacific women leaders have been urged to translate regional commitments into practical action as rising fuel costs, supply chain disruptions, conflict and climate impacts place increas... Read More


Gender equality must deliver real benefits for Pacific Communities: Forum SG Waqa

Fiji, June 5 -- Forum Secretary General Baron Divavesi Waqa has called on regional leaders to move beyond policy commitments and deliver tangible improvements in the lives of women, girls and vulnerab... Read More


Pacific Trade officials urged to turn EU partnership into action as global trade pressures grow

Fiji, June 5 -- Pacific trade officials have been urged to strengthen coordination, prepare for emerging global trade challenges, and ensure that Pacific-European Union cooperation delivers practical ... Read More


Pacific eyes bigger EU Trade gains as more states move to join iEPA

Fiji, June 5 -- Forum deputy Secretary General Desna Solofa has called for a stronger focus on implementation of key trade agreements, saying the Pacific must turn trade commitments into tangible bene... Read More