The region's Senior Economic Officials came together in Suva today to discuss all issues to be considered by Forum Economic Ministers, who meet later this week. Read the Chair's Opening Remarks: bit.ly/3y8NLvj FEMM Factsheet: bit.ly/3LG0PeB #PacificEconomies

"..we must also recognise that in the face of the uncertainties we contend with today, we must be able to trust and count on the solidarity and support of those closest to us – our Forum Family", Hon Mark Brown, Chair of #FFMM2024. More: bit.ly/FM24FC

#PIFLM53 Whether for medicinal or social, for cultural or ceremonial use, Pacific #kava is enjoying rising global consumption and markets. A new regional strategy has debuted in Tonga - PIFs’ adviser Dr Salome Taufa says kava is to the Pacific what champagne is to the French.

Today, Forum leaders met with World Bank President, Ajay Banga in Suva. The high-level meeting provided a crucial platform for Pacific leaders to engage directly with the World Bank President and discuss a range of pressing issues impacting the region.

#PacificLeaders In his first visit to the secretariat as #ForumChair, Tonga PM Hon. Siaosi Sovaleni - Huakavameiliku facilitated a milestone #WorldBank PIF Talanoa with President Ajay Banga. WB-Pacific Leaders will issue a joint statement on regional priorities for next steps #Pacific2050

#PIFLM53 Pacific solutions for a 2050 world- the #PacificResilienceFacility fuses our climate realities to grants saving 7$ in building back for every dollar spent on #PRF disaster preparedness. Finau Soqo shares the next level for our #PacificResilience story. #Pacific2050

#ClimateChange As our High Level Political Climate Champions renew Pacific momentum for #COP29 in Azerbaijan, our Forum #climate and #resilience team hosted a webinar talanoa today unpacking the key priorities, issues with Youth champ Metoya Lohia and #AOSIS lead Anne Rasmussen.

Adding the mandatory pic...Happy independence day 🇵🇬

We recently farewelled Director - Governance & Engagement Sione Tekiteki , who after more than a decade with Pacific Islands Forum is leaving to New Zealand for fresh new fields. Before he left though, Sione, shared some thoughts on 'Regionalism' in the Pacific. Malo 'aupito, Sione.

Reflections on Pacific regionalism devpolicy.org/reflections-on…

Progressing momentum for improved access to global banking services, Pacific Islands Forum delegation met with WorldBank Implementation Support Mission for the Strengthening Pacific Correspondent Banking Relationships Project. Discussions covered CBR project updates and activities tracking

Congratulating two of my colleagues current and former who continue to serve our #Pacific region with pride and distinction. Mr Noah Kouback who was Team Leader #Trade for the Pacific Islands Forum (PIFS) within our Programmes & Initiatives (P&I) directorate until July this year and has

#FPWorld: Tonga’s government elected a new leader on Tuesday, two weeks after the previous premier resigned abruptly after a power struggle with the Pacific nation’s royal family. firstpost.com/world/power-sh…

Tonga has elected a new leader by secret ballot in parliament, two weeks after the previous prime minister abruptly resigned aje.io/prm09l

Breakdown of law and order is a national crisis - Usamate fijivillage.com/news/Breakdown…

A third world example 🙄 facebook.com/share/r/1A9954…

UPDATES FROM YOUR SPECIAL FORUM ECONOMIC MINISTERS/OFFICIALS MEETING Ministers/Officials from 16 of our member countries (minus Vanuatu & New Caledonia) convened in Nuku'alofa, Tonga, today for the Special @PIF Economic Ministers Meeting (FEMM). They endorsed three key regional

#MOA Fiji to have joint consultations for acts that are up for review for productivity and efficiency. Also allow provisions for virtual attendance and written submissions as the face to face consultations may not be suitable to the working group. fbcnews.com.fj/news/27-agricu…

Pacific ACP (PACP) Senior Trade Officials met today at the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat to prepare for the upcoming Pacific ACP Ministerial meeting to be held on 17 July 2025. Discussions centred on the Pacific Trade and Sustainable Development Action Document — a roadmap

Forum Senior Trade Officials convened at the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat around the theme of “Fostering Trade to build a Resilient and Sustainable Pasifiki” ahead of the Forum Trade Ministers Meeting (FTMM) on 18 July 2025. Ms. Distaquaine Tu’ihalamaka, Tonga’s CEO for