#HappeningNow The 1st meeting of the Committee for Reinforcing Commitment & Obligation Towards the MSG Secretariat & the Group.

Great team work MSG Secretariat & May God continues to bless the Happy Isles from shore to shore!

Convivial meeting with #Pacific Ambassadors: Amena Yauvoli (#Fiji), Junior Aini (#MarshallIslands), Carson Sigrah (#Micronesia) & Ali’ioaiga Feturi Elisaia (#Samoa). It was enlightening to discuss their challenges & priorities & explore how United Nations ESCAP can support #SIDS. #CS80

What was said in China bears repeating, "Link between extraction of oil&gas, global warming, & death of coral is a tragic narrative of our times. Given the outsize role coral reefs play in biodiversity we must do all we can to preserve them. In short, stop burning fossil fuels!"

President Joko Widodo 🇮🇩held a cordial fruitful bilateral meeting with President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere 🇫🇯 to discuss concrete ideas for closer collaboration of both Pacific countries such as Regional Center for Agriculture, visa, & Fiji-Indonesia Friendship Association. Fiji Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Right after the bilateral meeting, Ambassador Amena Yauvoli and I exchanged the signed Grant Agreement on the Regional Center for Agriculture in Rakiraki, #Fiji. On the Center, President Joko Widodo underlined its crucial contribution for food security and sustainable development.

Honoured to be in Singapore today representing 🇫🇯 at the 3rd Singapore-Pacific High Level Meeting (20-22/5).

A healthy ocean is crucial to our survival, therefore ocean protection is imperative. 🌊 Swift ratification and implementation of the #BBNJ Treaty will be key, as was highlighted by our high level panel discussion with sailor Boris Herrmann in New York last night. #OceanDecade

Congratulations to Prime Minister Mitchell for Grenada’s leadership in Ocean Literacy. Teach our children well! In my remarks at this SIDS4 event in Antigua, I urged everyone to spread the message that investing in ocean science is vital to sustainable development of the SIDS.

Water for shared Prosperity The #Pacific region has increasingly experienced the dire impact of #climate-change related #disaster. The #drought and recent inundation events in three #Micronesian states have affected close 40% of the population. H.E Ratu Wiliame M. Katonivere Republic of Kiribati

Iliesa W. Tupoulahisi'i Probable but one should refrain from public criticism of predecessors for you criticize your own staff when you do so. Rather, review, reset, bring your staff along & build quietly for it is all building blocks of the organization you lead. And let your actions speak for itself.

A cordial exchange of views on #SMEs, investment, joint ventures, & capacity building program with the Chair of Fiji Indigenous Business Council, Mr. Ulai Taoi, after the recent successful workshop. Despite the challenges, FIBC is committed to create its future in business.

At Vatuwaqa this morning, I had the honor to officially hand over FJD 428,000 worth of medical equipment to Hon. Ratu Atonio Lalabalavu, Minister of Health of Fiji. The grant is part of development cooperation programs of 🇮🇩 in #Fiji and the region. Fiji Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr Atonio Lalabalavu

Toto’a!

Faafetai lava Samoa for the great AOSIS leaderships in SBs60!

Well done Team MSG!

🌊Visibility for #ocean issues has dramatically increased over the years. This next year, there is a significant opportunity to #BringItAllTogether for the ocean. Here is how ➡️ bit.ly/4e7vVst #OceanAction #SDG14+ #OceanScience

Great leadership MSG & way to go in future education collaboration to enhance SDG4 & inspire SDGs 5&10 in Melanesia & the wider Pacific. Congratulations to all VCs- Una, Cecilia, Transform, & JP Nirua. Vinaka vakalevu DG Louma & staff for the insights.

Happy anniversary to the Hapi Isles from shore to shore!

Presence is pivotal to influence outcomes & partnerships in the AP dynamic region. instagram.com/p/C_fmnbIMtGS/…