FSM asks EU to establish an office in Micronesia
Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) President David Panuelo has asked the European Union(EU)to establish an office in the Northern Pacific.
In his opening remarks at...
Pacific Elders Voice statement on Pacific Security
In response to the recent visit to the Pacific by U.S Secretary of State Antony Blinken, and the release of the Indo-Pacific Strategy of...
Pacific Islands assess regional security as conflict wages in Ukraine
Pacific Island states are paying close attention as the world responds to conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
Dr George Carter, an expert in geopolitics and...
China always a trustworthy friend for South Pacific countries: FM
China is always a trustworthy friend for South Pacific countries, State Councillor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Monday.
China is willing to work with...
Pacific: Forum leader Henry Puna ‘not privy’ to talks about his future
Secretary-general of the Pacific Islands Forum, Henry Puna, has said he was “not privy” to discussions about his future as top diplomat of the...
Quad leaders agree Ukraine experience should not be allowed in Indo-Pacific
Leaders of the Quad grouping of countries - the United States, India, Australia and Japan - agreed on Thursday that what is happening to...
Allegations of ‘double standards’ as world reacts to Ukraine crisis
International media has been facing scrutiny from indigenous groups in the Pacific, for the way it has been covering the Russia-Ukraine war.
Some have highlighted...
Pacific Elders condemn Russian invasion of Ukraine
A group of Pacific Elders has unconditionally condemned the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
The Pacific Elders are deeply concerned that the invasion heightens the risk...
Lawmakers spearhead effort to formally apologise for U.S nuclear legacy in the Marshall Islands
U.S Congresswoman Katie Porter (D-CA), along with Senators Mazie Hirono (D-HI) and Ed Markey (D-MA), Wednesday introduced a resolution recognising the legacy of U.S...
Samoa stands in solidarity with the people of Ukraine, condemns Russia’s invasion
Samoa has voted in support of Ukraine in the 11th Emergency session of the UN General Assembly Wednesday.
Samoa’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations,...
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Sea level rise could redefine sovereignty, but Pacific leaders are pushing back
Sea level rise is no longer just an environmental crisis for the Pacific; it is a legal challenge striking at the heart of sovereignty,...
Tonga launches e-passport project to boost security
The Kingdom of Tonga has officially begun its e-passport journey.
Tonga convened the inaugural Project Steering Committee (PSC) meeting for the Tonga e-passport Project, a...
Trust and cooperation needed for Pacific Climate action
Climate mobility processes will attract greater support if it is recognised as a security and stability concern.
Participants at a regional workshop in Fiji heard...