U.S deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau will travel to Hawaii, Fiji, Tonga and Samoa from 22 February to 02 March 2026, the U.S State Department has announced.
Landau and Admiral Samuel J. Paparo, commander of the United States Indo-Pacific Command, will co-host The Pacific Agenda: Investment, Security, and Shared Prosperity Summit at the East-West Centre in Honolulu.
At the Summit, the Deputy Secretary will meet with leaders from the Pacific Islands and U.S business executives to encourage American investment in the region.
He will also meet with partners and allies to coordinate regional investment efforts.
According to the State Department, the summit advances America First priorities by promoting commercial diplomacy, strengthening U.S partnerships with Pacific Island countries and territories, and expanding collaboration in critical industries.
Following the summit, Landau will travel to Fiji, Tonga and Samoa for official meetings.
During the visit, he is expected to highlight commercial initiatives and reaffirm strong ties between the United States and Pacific Island nations, including through meetings with traditional leaders.
