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Pacific Islands Forum 18 nations. One shared Blue Pacific vision since 1971.

The Pacific Islands Forum works for a region of peace, harmony, security, social inclusion and prosperity, so that all Pacific people can lead free, healthy, and productive lives.

The 13th Pacific Islands Standards Committee (PISC) meeting was held on 28 May 2026, under the Pacific Quality Infrastr...
14/06/2026

The 13th Pacific Islands Standards Committee (PISC) meeting was held on 28 May 2026, under the Pacific Quality Infrastructure Initiative (PQII), bringing together focal points from eleven (11) Forum Island Countries.

The meeting advanced regional cooperation, with discussions covering key regional priorities, including PISC’s external engagements with ASTM (formerly - American Society for Testing and Materials), International Organization for Standardization and International Electrotechnical Commission, updates from the Technical Committees on building and Construction, Food and food products, Kava, as well as upcoming national priorities.

The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat works in partnership with Standards Australia for this work on

12/06/2026

At a time of rising global tensions, Pacific Islands Forum Leaders stand in solidarity.

Grounded in the Blue Pacific’s Ocean of Peace Declaration, Forum Leaders have issued an Appeal for Global Peace, calling for dialogue, restraint and renewed commitment to international cooperation.

Read the Statement from Forum Leaders: https://bit.ly/4emarJk

The Pacific Islands Forum Secretary-General Baron Divavesi Waqa met with the new Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to ...
12/06/2026

The Pacific Islands Forum Secretary-General Baron Divavesi Waqa met with the new Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Fiji, His Excellency Young-seup Kwon, at the Forum Secretariat today.

Having recently taken up his post in Suva, Secretary-General Waqa congratulated him on his appointment as Head of Mission and welcomed him to the Forum Secretariat.

During their meeting, Secretary-General Waqa expressed appreciation for Korea’s relations with the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) and its members.

They also discussed issues of mutual interest, including Korea’s support for the region, acknowledging its recent convening of the Republic of Korea-PIF Senior Officials Meeting in Nadi, Fiji, last month. Korea has been a PIF Dialogue Partner since 1995.

12/06/2026

Fresh from her successful election to the United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), Villaney Remengesau reflects on this proud achievement and shares her excitement for advancing disability rights and building a more inclusive future for all.

Faatino Utumapu of Samoa and Villaney Remengesau of Palau, pictured together following their successful election as new...
12/06/2026



Faatino Utumapu of Samoa and Villaney Remengesau of Palau, pictured together following their successful election as newly elected members of the United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD).

Their achievement reflects the Pacific's strong commitment to advancing the rights and inclusion of persons with disabilities at the global level.

The Pacific Islands Forum’s CROP Taskforce on the Middle East Crisis convened its 4th meeting this morning, with discuss...
11/06/2026

The Pacific Islands Forum’s CROP Taskforce on the Middle East Crisis convened its 4th meeting this morning, with discussions focused on identifying appropriate regional response mechanisms to assist Forum members in navigating these complex challenges.

Convened virtually and co-chaired by the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) and the Pacific Community (SPC), the Technical Working Groups (TWGs) updated the Taskforce on their findings related to the region’s energy crisis, emerging risks, and proposed actions that could be taken to address some of the challenges ahead for Forum members.

The work and the insights of the TWGs would contribute to the development of regional triggers and escalation thresholds. There are TWGs on fuel supply and logistics, economics, with health and food security also being considered. Ultimately, all the work of the TWGs will lead to the formulation of a proposed regional trigger and escalation threshold framework for the Blue Pacific Continent.

Ongoing work on the Regional Partnership Mechanism was the subject of discussions today in a virtual meeting convened by...
11/06/2026

Ongoing work on the Regional Partnership Mechanism was the subject of discussions today in a virtual meeting convened by the Review of the Regional Architecture (RRA) Working Group at the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS).

The work on the partnership mechanism is part of larger work by the PIF to determine if the region’s governance and institutional frameworks, particularly, are fit for purpose to deliver on the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent.

Besides discussions on the Forum architecture, the Working Group also looked at the communique drafting process, in line with the direction of Leaders.

11/06/2026

Speaking on behalf of the Pacific Islands Forum, Palau's Minister of State, Hon. Gustav Aitaro, emphasised the Forum's commitment towards meaningful inclusion and the full participation of persons with disabilities in shaping the region's future.
"Guided by the principle of “Nothing about us, without us,” the Pacific Islands Forum remains committed to ensuring disability inclusion is integrated across all sectors, including climate action, health, education, and emerging technologies."

Pacific Islands Forum Statement at 19th Conference of State Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: https://bit.ly/3Q9dY5W

The Pacific Islands Forum warmly congratulates Faatino Utumapu of Samoa and Villaney Remengesau of Palau on their succes...
11/06/2026

The Pacific Islands Forum warmly congratulates Faatino Utumapu of Samoa and Villaney Remengesau of Palau on their successful election to the United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD).

This achievement marks a proud milestone for the Blue Pacific and reflects the strength of Pacific leadership in advancing the rights, dignity, and inclusion of persons with disabilities at the global level.

As current and former Co-Chairs of the Pacific Disability Forum, Faatino and Villaney have been unwavering advocates for disability rights and have played a pivotal role in amplifying the voices of persons with disabilities across our region.

Their election comes at a significant moment as Pacific leaders and partners finalise the refreshed Pacific Framework on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, reinforcing our collective commitment to disability-inclusive development and ensuring that no one is left behind.

The Pacific has made clear its ambition to strengthen its voice and leadership in global disability governance, including the proposal to host a future session of the CRPD Committee in the Pacific by 2030. Their presence on the Committee will help ensure that Pacific perspectives, priorities, and lived experiences contribute meaningfully to international discussions and decision-making.

Speaking on behalf of the Pacific Islands Forum, Palau's Minister of State, Hon. Gustav Aitaro, emphasised this commitment towards meaningful inclusion:
"Guided by the principle of “Nothing about us, without us,” the Pacific Islands Forum remains committed to ensuring disability inclusion is integrated across all sectors, including climate action, health, education, and emerging technologies." -

The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat continues to partner with the Pacific Disability Forum as the regional representative body for persons with disabilities, and the Pacific-Community-SPC on this critical work of disability inclusion and equity.

Pacific Islands Forum Statement at 19th Conference of State Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: https://bit.ly/3Q9dY5W

The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat welcomed National Security Coordinators from across the region for a Roundtable co...
11/06/2026

The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat welcomed National Security Coordinators from across the region for a Roundtable convened by the Pacific Fusion Centre.

The gathering provided an important platform for dialogue on the evolving security landscape facing the Blue Pacific, including climate change, transnational crime, cyber threats, illegal fishing, energy security, and other emerging challenges.

The Roundtable highlighted ongoing efforts to strengthen regional security governance, including the development of the Regional Peace and Security Action Plan 2026-2030.

Read Secretary General Waqa' Opening Remarks: https://bit.ly/4ur0Abm

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