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A recap of the 2026 Forum Trade Officials meeting which concluded on 5 June. The discussions from this meeting will inform the agenda for the Forum Trade Ministers meeting which will be held in 2027. #OneBluePacific #Regionalism #PacificTrade

Halo Olgeta! 👋 Natalia Patternot, Team Leader for Trade at the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat, shares a brief update about the upcoming Forum Trade Officials Meeting, which will be held in Suva, Fiji. #OneBluePacific #Regionalism #PacificTrade

As part of the Pacific Quality Infrastructure Initiative (PQII), the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS), in collaboration with Standards Australia and with the support of Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, convened the inaugural Technical Committee meeting of the Pacific Islands Standards Committee (PISC) on harmonized Pacific Regional Kava Standards. Held in Sydney, Australia from 20–22 April 2026, the meeting brought together twenty (20) experts from Pacific Forum countries to strengthen regional cooperation, enhance quality and trade, and support the growing cultural and economic value of Pacific kava. Kava is more than a traditional Pacific beverage, it is a symbol of hospitality, respect, unity, and cultural identity across the Pacific Islands. For generations, it has brought communities together through ceremonies, dialogue, and social gatherings. Today, kava is also gaining importance as a key economic commodity, supporting livelihoods and creating new trade opportunities as global demand for natural wellness products continues to grow. Further updates will follow as the regional standards work progresses and future PISC meetings take place. #OneBluePacific #Regionalism #Kava #Standards #QualityInfrastructure #RegionalCooperation #Trade

The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat is hosting the 2050 Regional Convening this week - providing a platform for our members, youth leaders, CROP organisations and international partners to discuss a shared vision for the 2050 Strategy—grounded in regional priorities, lessons learned, and the power of collective action - hands-on collaboration exploring shared ownership of the Strategy. From opening remarks and youth voices to data-driven discussions, today set the tone: evidence matters and partnerships matter more. "ONE STRATEGY only succeeds through MANY HANDS. Shared ownership is not symbolic. It is practical. It means governments leading. It means planners and statisticians anchoring decisions in evidence. It means CROP agencies supporting, not duplicating, national efforts. It means partners aligning behind regional priorities. It also means recognising the vital role of communities, civil society, traditional leaders, the private sector, and young people. Not as beneficiaries of this Strategy, but as co-owners." - SG Baron Divavesi Waqa Read SG Waqa's Opening Remarks: bit.ly/4tQrEBt #iumitugeda #OneBluePacific #OneStrategyManyHands