Pacific Islands Forum
Pacific leaders to advance regional priorities at UNGA
Solomon Islands Prime Minister and Pacific Islands Forum chair Jeremiah Manele will lead the region's engagement at the 80th edition of the United Nations General Assembly.
What did Pacific leaders achieve in Honiara last week?
Pacific Islands Forum leaders wrapped up their summit in Solomon Islands last week saying they'd agreed on 'clear actions' that will guide the region 'through an increasingly complex and challenging… Audio
'Clear actions' mark end of the 54th Pacific Islands Forum
Solomon Islands prime minister declared that "milestones were reached" during the "successful conclusion" of the annual leaders' meeting in Honiara on Friday.
NZ 'noise' over funding cut 'not fair', Kiribati president says
Speaking for the first-time since the diplomatic fallout with New Zealand, Taneti Maamau says that if Foreign Minister Winston Peters "wishes to come, he's welcome" to visit Kiribati.
New Zealand to host Pacific Islands Forum in 2027
The Prime Minister confirmed New Zealand's bid has been accepted before heading off to a private retreat with other Pacific leaders at this year's Forum in the Solomon Islands. Political reporter… Audio
Solomon Islands PM: 'The world around us is changing fast'
Jeremiah Manele has called for Pacific solidarity in an "evolving global and strategic environment" during the 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders' Meeting opening plenary in Honiara. Audio
Pacific leaders to endorse non-binding labour mobility principles
Pacific Islands Forum leaders are in Honiara for their annual summit this week and are expected to agree to a regional labour mobility principles on Wednesday.
Brotherson backs Solomon Islands' decision to exclude external partners
The French Polynesia president is pleased with the Solomon Islands' decision to block about two dozen donor partners from attending the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in Honiara.
PIF leaders summit gets underway in Solomon Islands
Pacific Islands Forum Leaders are in Solomon Islands for their annual meeting is underway. Audio
French ambassador respects decision to exclude PIF partners
French ambassador respects decision to exclude PIF partners. Audio
Pacific Resilience Facility treaty set for signing in Honiara
After years of frustration trying to access climate finance, Pacific leaders are creating their own climate fund.
Preview: 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders' Meeting
Pacific Islands Forum leaders are en route to the Solomon Islands for their annual meeting, which kicks off Monday. Audio
France voices 'frustration' over PIF's exclusion of donors
France's top diplomat in the region says the investment of Pacific Islands Forum dialogue partners is significant and not allowing the partners to meet with Pacific leaders "is an issue".
Vehicle donations reflect competition for influence in Solomon Islands - expert
The donation of vehicles from both China and Australia to Solomon Islands demonstrates the competition between the two countries, a regional geopolitical expert says.
Palau president bemoans exclusion of PIF partners
Palau's president says it's a missed opportunity to not have partners at the Pacific Islands Forum leaders meeting next month. Audio
'Nothing stopping' China from meeting PIF leaders, says expert
A geopolitics expert says there is "nothing stopping" China from attending Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting side events if dialogue partners are blocked from the event. Audio
Manele wins: Door shut on PIF partners in Honiara
Solomon Islands Prime Minister's proposal not to invite the likes of the US, China and Taiwan has been approved at the Pacific Islands Forum Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Fiji.
'Outsiders' are to blame for PIF tensions - NZ foreign minister
New Zealand's foreign minister Winston Peters is blaming nations that are not part of the Pacific Islands Forum for causing disagreements between members. Audio
'No visitors': Peters hints at Solomon Islands' unilateral decision to block PIF donors
The NZ Foreign Minister fell just short of confirming that Honiara has made an independent move to shut the door on Pacific Islands Forum dialogue partners for this year's annual leaders' summit.
Solomon Islands blocks donor countries from Pacific's top political meet
Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has said that 21 donor countries, including the US and China, will not be invited to the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in Honiara.
