More Pacific Leaders Arrive in Honiara for 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting

Honiara, Solomon Islands – More Pacific leaders have arrived in Honiara ahead of the 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting, which officially begins tomorrow.

This morning, Solomon Islands’ Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Hon. Peter Shanel Agovaka, welcomed several high-level delegations. Among those arriving were:

• His Excellency Taneti Maamau, President of Kiribati

• Hon. Sitiveni Rabuka, Prime Minister of Fiji

• His Excellency Moetai Brotherson, President of French Polynesia

• Ms. Peseta Noumea, Chief Executive Officer of Samoa’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Vanuatu was also represented with the arrival of Hon. Ralph Regenvanu, Minister of Climate Change, along with his delegation. Prime Minister Hon. Jothan Napat is expected to join later this week.

The 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting will bring together heads of government and senior officials from across the region to discuss key priorities for the Blue Pacific Continent, including climate resilience, regional security, and sustainable development.

The Solomon Islands is hosting this year’s event, reaffirming its commitment to regional unity and collaboration.

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