The Latest Breaking News from Pacific Islands Forum

Pacific pushback but no condemnation over China missile

A statement by Pacific leaders expressing concern over China's missile test is being viewed as a sign of pragmatism as nations walk a diplomatic tightrope.

AAP · Sep 3

Nauru to be endorsed as next Pacific Islands Forum host

The next string of Pacific Islands Forum hosts are now set: New Zealand in 2027, Nauru in 2028, Marshall Islands in 2029 and in 2031, French Polynesia.

AAP · Sep 2

Taiwan-friendly Palau changes Pacific forum dynamic

The host of this year's Pacific Islands Forum leaders meeting, Palau, is decidedly friendly territory for Australia after several challenging summits.

AAP · Aug 30

PM confident of Vanuatu pact despite treaty delay

A $500 million security pact between Australia and Vanuatu has been put on hold despite talks between Anthony Albanese and his Pacific counterpart.

AAP · Sep 8, 2025

Australia, Pacific cops to discuss regional deployments

Police chiefs from across the Pacific, including Australia, are set to meet and discuss a joint training program that deploys officers across the region.

AAP · Jul 31, 2025

Foreign minister to blitz key Pacific island states

Vanuatu, Tonga and Fiji are the first three Pacific island states on the foreign minister's itinerary as Australia continues to build influence in the region.

AAP · May 19, 2025

New Zealand simplifies visa rules for Pacific

New Zealand is waiving visa requirements for Pacific Island travellers who already have Australian visas, the government has announced.

AAP · Apr 10, 2025

Tongan PM Sovaleni resigns ahead of no-confidence vote

Tonga's parliament must elect a new prime minister following the resignation of Hu'akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni after three years in the job.

AAP · Dec 9, 2024

Leaders pose ideas as New Caledonia mission wraps up

A three-day Pacific Islands Forum-sponsored mission to Noumea has finished and will post findings on the troubled political situation in New Caledonia.

AAP · Oct 30, 2024

Pacific Is Forum tweaks communique after China outburst

The Pacific Islands Forum secretariat has removed a reference affirming Taiwan's status in the organisation from a previously-published communique.

AAP · Aug 31, 2024