Papua New Guinea, United Kingdom tighten defence relationship
Papua New Guinea and the United Kingdom signed a defence agreement that the Pacific island country’s foreign minister said had been “gathering dust for...
In New Caledonia, Australia urges Pacific island unity amid China, U.S competition
Australia's foreign minister urged Pacific island countries on Thursday to stay united in the face of great power competition as she visited New Caledonia,...
NZ and Tonga strengthen ties through Carmel Sepuloni’s visit
New Zealand and Tonga are reconnecting and strengthening ties, while acknowledging the need to be united as a Pacific region in response to the...
New Permanent representative of Fiji presents credentials to UN SG
The new Permanent Representative of Fiji to the United Nations, Filipo Tarakinikini, presented his credentials to UN Secretary-General António Guterres Monday this week
Prior to...
UN court gets request for advisory opinion on climate change
The United Nations’ highest court confirmed Wednesday that the General Assembly has asked for it to issue an advisory opinion on “the obligations of...
New 10-year partnership between USP and New Zealand grounded in the value of Pacific...
The University of the South Pacific (USP) and Aotearoa New Zealand have announced a new 10-year partnership to support the long-term success of the...
NZ deputy PM Sepuloni reaffirms support for Fiji
Fiji and New Zealand's exemplary partnership provides remarkable opportunities to advance sustainable economic development and build stronger future for the communities in Fiji, Pacific...
Australian Foreign Affairs Minister outlines vision for peace in the Indo-Pacific
Australian Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong has outlined her government's ambition to “avert war and maintain peace” in the Indo-Pacific region
Wong addressed the National...
Climate change is our gravest concern: Forum DSG Manoni
“Climate change is our gravest concern and we continue to observe on an annual basis how this affects our region,” says Forum Deputy Secretary...
NZ and UK Foreign Minister to jointly meet with Samoan leaders
New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta will travel to Samoa today, for bilateral meetings in Apia with the Government of Samoa.
Mahuta will be...