Fiji, Sept. 18 -- Pacific Island Forum Leaders have reaffirmed support for Smaller Island States (SIS) by endorsing their priorities on transport, fisheries, health, and climate finance, while also committing to regional digital transformation and sustainable aviation.

"In considering the evolving strategic environment, Leaders recognised the unique vulnerabilities and challenges of the SIS Members.

Leaders welcomed and endorsed the mainstreaming of the SIS Leaders priorities across all CROP agencies as follows:

i. Securing reliable and affordable air and sea transport, including upper airspace management;

ii. Advancing fisheries development and participation in regional value chains;

iii. Strengthening regional procurement and healt...