The Pacific Community (SPC) has formally welcomed Dr Paula Vivili as its 23rd Director-General following his arrival in Noumea, New Caledonia, home to SPC Headquarters.
Dr Vivili’s official welcome brought together SPC staff, representatives of the host government and administrations of France and New Caledonia, as well as customary authorities.
The Kanak custom was performed in his honour, marking the significance of culture, tradition and partnership in SPC’s work across the Pacific.
Director-General Vivili was welcomed on arrival by the host country and administration, highlighting the importance of SPC’s presence in New Caledonia. Ahead of the official ceremony, he paid courtesy calls on Véronique Roger-Lacan, Ambassador for France in the Pacific, and Jacques-Marie Billant, reaffirming the long-standing cooperation between SPC and France as a member of the organisation.
SPC said Dr Vivili, a Pacific Islander, assumes leadership of the organisation as it continues to build on the work of previous Directors-General.
SPC staff have pledged their support as Dr Vivili leads the organisation forward, guided by its core values of generosity, stewardship, unity and care.
The organisation reaffirmed its commitment to serving its members and supporting communities across the Blue Pacific.
