Tonga reaffirms neutral stance amid rising Pacific tensions: PM Eke
Pacific Islands Forum Chair and Tongan Prime Minister Dr Aisake Eke has reaffirmed Tonga’s non-aligned foreign policy and commitment to regional cooperation as Pacific...
Australian Foreign Minister Wong defends Pacific Climate commitment amid domestic pushback
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong has defended her government’s climate stance during a press conference in Tonga, responding to questions about growing domestic resistance...
Taiwan warns of growing Chinese influence in Pacific, urges transparent ties
By Pita Ligaiula in Taipei
Taiwan’s deputy Foreign Minister François Chih-chung Wu has warned that China’s growing influence in the Pacific is undermining democratic values...
Australia pledges more health and climate support for Fiji, stresses Pacific unity
Australia has reaffirmed its commitment to Fiji and the wider Pacific region, announcing new health funding and stronger climate action, while warning that regional...
Australia to stay tariff-free for Pacific Islands struggling with aid cuts, says foreign minister
Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong has pledged to keep tariff-free access for Pacific Island goods, after Fiji was hit by a 32 percent U.S...
In-country consultation reaffirms Kiribati commitment to regionalism
Forum Secretary General, Baron Waqa, and team capped off a successful high-level, in-country consultation with the Kiribati Government on Friday.
On his first visit as...
Pacific media crucial in communicating climate change induced loss and damage
The Pacific region’s role in championing global action on climate-induced loss and damage was highlighted at a pioneering media training convened by the Secretariat...
Taiwan says it’s a ‘shame’ to be left out, Calls for inclusion in World Health Assembly
By Pita Ligaiula in Taipei
As the World Health Assembly (WHA) convenes this week in Geneva, Taiwan is renewing its appeal to be included in the...
Australian Foreign minister to blitz key Pacific Island states
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong will blitz three key Pacific Island nations in her first standalone trip after Labor's landslide re-election.
The foreign minister will...
Former Cook Islands Deputy PM calls on NZ to reclaim control over health and education
A former deputy Prime Minister of the Cook Islands is calling for the nation to reconsider rejoining New Zealand.
Prominent lawyer Norman George argues that...
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