Pacific Leaders continue to arrive ahead of Forum Leaders Meeting

Leaders and senior officials of Pacific Islands Forum member countries continued to arrive in Honiara today ahead of the 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting.

 Those who arrived this morning included;

•       Hon. Sitiveni Rabuka, Prime Minister of Fiji
•       H.E. Moetai Brotherson, President of French Polynesia
•       H.E. Taneti Maamau, President of Kiribati
•       Ms. Peseta Noumea Simi, CEO of Samoa’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade representing Samoa
  
  Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele earlier said that the Government and people of Solomon Islands stand ready to host a successful Forum.

“We are only as strong as our smallest member. Iumi Tugeda is a reaffirmation of unity, emphasising the urgency to move from strategy development to implementation,” the Prime Minister said.

He added that Solomon Islands, as host and incoming Forum Chair, looks forward to the outcomes of this year’s meeting.

“The future we want depends on the changes we make today – in our economy, ocean management, commitment to peace, and building a stronger, more united region,” Prime Minister Manele said.

The 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting officially opens in Honiara on 8 September.

The remaining Pacific leaders are scheduled to arrive later today and over the next few days.

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Prime Minister’s Press Secretariat