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Forum Chair and Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown expressed the significance of the 10th PALM during the welcome reception hosted by Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi in Japan. "This 10th PALM is a celebration of our shared values and determined efforts through genuine partnerships to better support our separate and shared aspirations for a resilient region of peace, harmony,...

Japan's Prime Minister Kishida Fumio received a courtesy call Tuesday from Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum, Baron Waqa who is visiting Japan to participate in the 10th Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting (PALM10). Prime Minister Kishida expressed his desire, with Secretary General Waqa's cooperation, to strengthen the “kizuna” (bond) between Japan and the Pacific Island countries at PALM10. He emphasised...

Japan's Prime Minister Kishida Fumio Tuesday welcomed the opening of Niue’s first honorary consulate in Japan, aiming to bolster bilateral ties as he met with Niue Premier Dalton Tagelagi during the 10th Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting (PALM10). During their bilateral meeting, Prime Minister Kishida announced Japan's commitment to providing disaster prevention and response equipment to Niue, including police vehicles and...

Japan Prime Minister Kishida Fumio has announced the Asian nation's commitment to provide a fishery research vessel to Papua New Guinea during a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister James Marape on Tuesday. He also expressed gratitude for Papua New Guinea's support in ensuring stable access for Japanese fishing vessels and conveyed Japan's decision to supply additional fishery equipment. Both leaders welcomed...

Japan's Prime Minister Kishida Fumio has announced Japan's decision to provide a fishery research vessel and equipment to enhance Vanuatu's fishing industry and address priority issues. He made the announcement when he met with Vanuatu Prime Minister Charlot Salwai during a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting (PALM10) Prime Minister Kishida emphasised Japan's commitment, alongside Prime...

The Green Climate Fund (GCF) Board has approved a US$22.66 million grant for Tonga’s Coastal Resilience Project, supplemented by US$1.2 million in co-financing from the Government of Tonga and US$63,000 from the UN Development Programme (UNDP). This initiative aims to build the long-term resilience of vulnerable coastal communities and transformative adaptation to the direct impacts of climate change in Tonga...

Fourteen leaders from the Pacific Islands Forum will be attending the PALM10 meeting in Japan this week. This was confirmed by Japan's Foreign Ministry Senior deputy director, Iwasaki Ryuji during a briefing with Pacific media in Tokyo. However, Kiribati President Taneti Maamau will be absent due to upcoming elections in the island nation and New Caledonia President Louis Mapou will not...

Japan and Pacific Island nations will discuss a range of common issues they face during a three-day summit due to open in Tokyo on Tuesday. Japan invites leaders from South Pacific Island nations and other countries once every three years for the Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting. This year's gathering in Tokyo will bring together representatives from 18 countries and territories. Japanese...

Building is in progress for both the venue for the upcoming Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) leaders meeting and accommodation for delegates, who will arrive in Nuku'alofa before the regional event set for 26 - 30 August. With just six weeks to go, Tonga's government is pushing to finish its preparations. The Prime Minister, Hu’akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni told a media briefing last...

Niue Premier Dalton Tagelagi says Ocean education can be a beacon of hope and sustainability for future generations. He made the statement on Monday at the Oceans Day in Tokyo, Japan, with a message of hope and sustainability. “Today, I share the significance of ocean education in the context of Niue, a small island nation in the Pacific Ocean,” he said. Tagelagi...