Forum Chair Mark Brown highlights PALM’s strategic role
Forum Chair and Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown expressed the significance of the 10th PALM during the welcome reception hosted by Chief Cabinet...
Japan’s PM Kishida and Forum Secretary General Waqa discuss enhanced cooperation
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...
Japan boosts ties with Niue at PALM10, Promises disaster support
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...
Japan to provide fishery research vessel to PNG, strengthen bilateral ties
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...
Japan commits fishery support to Vanuatu
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...
GCF Approves US$22.6 Million for Tonga Coastal Resilience Project
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...
14 Pacific leaders to attend PALM10 in Japan
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...
Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting to open in Tokyo
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...
Tonga’s preparations for Pacific Forum Leaders meeting in progress
Building is in progress for both the venue for the upcoming Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) leaders meeting and accommodation for delegates, who will arrive...
Niue Premier Tagelagi highlights the critical role of Ocean Education in Tokyo
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...
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