Vanuatu calls on China to halt ballistic missile tests in the Pacific
Vanuatu has expressed grave concern over China's recent ballistic missile launch in the Pacific, saying it undermines the region's commitment to peace and a...
Palau condemns China’s ballistic missile test in the Pacific
The Government of Palau has condemned China's recent ballistic missile launch in the Pacific, describing it as a serious threat to regional peace and...
Prime Ministers sign landmark Pacific Rugby League Partnership
The Australian Rugby League Commission has signed a landmark Statement of Partnership with Pacific rugby league federations in the presence of the Prime Ministers...
Aust PM to host series of Pacific leaders’ meetings in Queensland
After returning from Fiji and the Solomon Islands and signing historic agreements with Fiji and Vanuatu, Prime Minister Albanese will host Pacific leaders from...
CROP heads discuss 2050 strategy, energy crisis and COP31 preparations
The 66th Heads of Council of Regional Organisations of the Pacific (CROP) Meeting convened at the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat on Tuesday, focusing on...
Southwest Pacific’s last tropical glacier could vanish within months
The Southwest Pacific is facing mounting climate risks as its vast ocean expanse becomes hotter, more acidic and more dangerous for coastal communities, the...
Australia, Solomon Islands begin talks on comprehensive treaty as Albanese announces education package
Australia and Solomon Islands will begin negotiations on a new comprehensive treaty, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirming discussions are already underway following talks...
Tonga ratifies CTBT, completing Treaty universalisation in Pacific region
Tonga has ratified the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT), becoming the 179th State to do so and completing universalisation of the Treaty across the Pacific...
Forum Chair Wale protests China’s missile test in the Pacific
Forum Chair and Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale has lodged a strong protest over China's ballistic missile test in the Pacific, saying it...
PNG PM Marape calls on global superpowers to halt missile tests after Chinese launch
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has called on all global military powers to respect the Pacific as an 'Ocean of Peace' following...
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Pacific Ship Rider agreements strengthen, not surrender, sovereignty: Dr Aqorau
Ship Rider Agreements are not a surrender of Pacific sovereignty but one of the region's strongest expressions of it, according to Solomon Islands National...
No concerns raised over pre-COP31 attendance, says Fiji’s Ministry of Environment and Climate Change
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Rabuka presses UN rep over outstanding peacekeeping payments
Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has urged the United Nations to settle outstanding peacekeeping reimbursements owed to Fiji, saying the unpaid funds could have...