Fiji, July 23 -- The Chair of the Forum Economic Ministers Meeting (FEMM) and Tongan Prime Minister, Dr Aisake Eke, has urged Pacific nations to work together to tackle rising economic and geopolitical challenges, calling for stronger regional cooperation, public-private partnerships, and support for vulnerable island economies.

He encouraged ministers to take advantage of cross-sectoral collaboration.

"I urge our Forum Economic Ministers and Forum Women Leaders to embrace this opportunity as a good example of regional cooperation and a cross-sectoral model that should be encouraged at other Forum meetings and those convened by CROP agencies."

This year's theme, "Stronger Together: Advancing Economic Resilience and Sustainable Future i...