Japan reaffirms strong support for Fiji’s development priorities
The Japanese Government has reaffirmed their solidarity and unwavering support to the Fijian Government for the advancement of regional prosperity and Fiji’s national priorities.
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Japan, Pacific nations share concerns over China’s pact with Solomons
Japan, Fiji and Palau share the same concerns over a security pact China recently signed with the Solomon Islands, Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi said...
Tongan Legislative Assembly to unseat members
A meeting of the Tongan Legislative Assembly will be held on 16 May to unseat two Members of Parliament from their seats, after their...
Yoshimasa discusses regional issues with PIF SG
Visiting Japanese Foreign Affairs Minister, Hayashi Yoshimasa and Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General have discussed regional affairs concerning the security environment of our region.
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Pacific NGOs call on Japanese Foreign Minister to reconsider plans to dump radioactive nuclear waste in the Pacific Pacific NGOs call on Japanese Foreign Minister to reconsider...
The Pacific Collective on Nuclear Issues (the Collective) is calling on Japan's Foreign Minister, Yoshimasa Hayashi, who visited Fiji and Palau on the weekend,...
DFAT tells Chinese officials of ‘serious concerns’ about Solomon Islands security pact
Australian officials from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) have used rare talks with their Chinese counterparts to raise “serious concerns” about...
Bach says Brisbane 2032 will be Olympics “for the whole Pacific region”
International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach claimed the Brisbane 2032 Olympics and Paralympics will be a Games for the whole Pacific region on...
Hurricanes beat Fijian Drua 67-5 in 11-try victory
Fullback Josh Moorby scored three tries and winger Wes Goosen two as the Wellington-based Hurricanes beat the Fijian Drua 67-5 on Sunday in a...
Waratahs reel in Pasifika to claim comeback victory
Coach Darren Coleman is a relieved man after the NSW Waratahs dug deep to secure a vital 26-20 Super Rugby Pacific comeback win over...
Solomon Islands Foreign Minister defends China-SI security pact
Solomon Islands Foreign Minister Jeremiah Manele has rejected claims that the security treaty with China provides for the establishment of a military or naval...
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