Fiji, Oct. 27 -- Defence Ministers from across the South Pacific have reaffirmed their commitment to regional security, resilience and cooperation at the 10th South Pacific Defence Ministers' Meeting (SPDMM), held in Chile last week.

Ministers and representatives from Australia, Chile, Fiji, France, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, and Tonga attended the meeting, joined by observers from Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General Baron Waqa participated as a special guest.

The SPDMM, established in 2013, remains the premier defence dialogue in the region, driving Pacific-led responses to shared security challenges.

Members recommitted to joint action on climate-related disasters, humanitari...