Kiribati has confirmed its intention to rejoin the Pacific's peak political forum, finally ending a persistent and bitter leadership split.
The office of Kiribati President Taneti Maamau says the decision was made after new Fijian Prime Minister and chair of the Pacific Islands Forum Sitiveni Rabuka visited Kiribati earlier this month and delivered an official apology, "seeking forgiveness from Kiribati" in a traditional ceremony.
