Majuro, Republic of the Marshall Islands – The Pacific remains committed commitment to a united, resilient, and inclusive Blue Pacific Continent.
Speaking at the 27th Micronesian Islands Forum this week, Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General Baron Waqa expressed gratitude to the Government and people of the Marshall Islands for their hospitality and underscored the importance of Micronesia’s leadership in shaping regional and global priorities.
“In a world increasingly marked by turbulence, the Pacific must remain a beacon of hope and unity,” Waqa said.
“We must ensure that the Forum’s priorities align with the lived realities of our people and the Leaders’ vision in the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent.”
Waqa reiterated the commitment by the PIF Secretariat to work with other regional organisations to strengthen its efforts in the Micronesian subregion, highlighting the importance of coherence between subregional and regional systems.
“The Forum Secretariat will continue to walk alongside Micronesian Leaders to ensure that our work not only complements, but is guided by, your priorities. Together, we will deepen regionalism, build trust in our institutions, and shape a future that is defined by our own terms.”
The remarks come ahead of the 54th Forum Leaders Meeting to be held in Solomon Islands from September 8-12.