Heine highlights climate, maritime and digital priorities in meeting with Japan
MARSHALL Islands President Hilda C. Heine met Japan State Minister for Foreign Affairs Iwao Horii on the margins of the Pacific Islands Forum, highlighting climate-resilient infrastructure, renewable energy, maritime
PACNEWS TWO, 02 SEPTEMBER 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Political will needed to break intelligence-sharing barriers: Pacific Leaders told2. PACIFIC — China’s missile test ‘not the act of a friend’: Aust PM Albanese3. PACIFIC
Fiji and Japan deepen cooperation on maritime and energy security
FIJI and Japan have reaffirmed their commitment to stronger bilateral cooperation, with maritime security, energy resilience and public health among the key areas discussed during a high-level meeting in
Partners’ priorities
AS Pacific leaders shape the region’s future, partners share their views on building a thriving Blue Pacific grounded in inclusivity, resilience and
One Pacific, Naoero Airlines explore commercial, operational cooperation
ONE Pacific Airways, Naoero Airlines, are exploring commercial and operational cooperation, including flight scheduling, passenger connections, cargo and
PACNEWS TWO, 06 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. FIJI — Fiji says preparations on track for Pre-COP31 Meeting2. PACIFIC — Wong heads to Fiji for Pacific Foreign Ministers Meeting ahead of Palau Summit3. NZ — Calls growing to sack
Solomons, China focus on relations
SOLOMON Islands and China will discuss expanded cooperation this week, a fortnight after Australia signaled its intention to take a greater role in regional defence.
Building a More Resilient Pacific: Taiwan and Fiji’s Partnership in Digital Health and Medical Capacity
Across the Pacific, countries are working to strengthen healthcare systems and improve health outcomes in theface of growing
PACNEWS THREE, 22 JUNE 2026
In this bulletin: 1. TONGA — El Niño declared as drought and cyclone risks increase: Tonga Meteorological Service2. UN — UNESCO launches consultation on fair payment for news in the digital age3. FIJI
PACNEWS THREE, 18 JUNE 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Australia, PNG push ahead with Pukpuk treaty as Wong backs U.S-Iran Deal2. PACIFIC — Regional security pact proposal gets support3. PACIFIC — Decarbonisation necessary
Safety for all
TWO decades ago, the concept of a shared aviation safety model for the Pacific was an ambitious experiment. Today, it is an
ASPA keeps region connected
AT 47 years young, the Association of South Pacific Airlines (ASPA) is closing in on a major milestone – half a century in
First ever European Union regional workshop on security threats linked to natural disasters takes place in the Pacific
Nadi, 21 April — The first ever Regional Workshop on Hybrid threats and Natural Disasters in climate-stressed regions
Vanuatu and India strengthen cooperation
VANUATU is set to receive a visit from India's Union Minister of State for External Affairs and Textiles, Pabitra
France grants €1,890,000 in grants to support regional cooperation projects for the benefit of the populations of French territories and Pacific States
The Pacific Fund is funded by appropriations from the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs (MEAE) and helps to finance
Latvia and Fiji cement ties
Senior government ministers Sakiasi Ditoka, Ro Filipe Tuisawau, and members of the diplomatic corps joined
Taiwan–Tuvalu sign double taxation agreement
TUVALU and Taiwan celebrated five decades of friendship and cooperation, with Prime Minister Feleti Penitala Teo hosting a state
Pacific hosts first UN treaty law workshop to strengthen regional legal capacity
SUVA, Fiji: Senior Officials from Pacific Islands Forum member countries and legal experts from across the Pacific gathered this week at the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Secretariat for a Workshop on Treaty Law and
Pacific Response Group strengthens regional preparedness and unity
THE Pacific region continues to strengthen its collective capacity to respond to disasters through the Pacific Response Group (PRG) — a regional initiative that brings together defence forces from across the Pacific
Fiji-Israel MoU to boost cybersecurity cooperation
FIJI has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Israel to enhance cybersecurity
Naivalurua calls on MSG to drive Pacific peace and stability
FIJI's Minister for Policing, Ioane Naivalurua, has reaffirmed the Melanesian Spearhead Group’s (MSG) commitment to regional security
