The Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Deputy Secretary General Esala Nayasi met Wednesday with Palau Minister of State Gustav Aitaro and members of Palau’s National Planning Committee to discuss preparations for the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting (55PIFLM).

The meeting will be hosted in Koror from 30 August – 04 September 2026.

Discussions focused on advancing planning for the Leaders Meeting, Palau’s priorities under the theme “BELAU – Building Economies: Life. Action. Unity.”, and strengthening coordination between the Government of Palau and the PIF Secretariat.

The Secretariat reaffirmed its commitment to work closely with Palau to ensure a successful Leaders Meeting that reflects the unity and shared aspirations of the Blue Pacific.