PM Manele leaves for PIF Troika meeting

Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele leaves the country this weekend to attend the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF), Troika Meeting in Fiji.

The engagement marks a key step in the lead-up to Solomon Islands role as the incoming Chair of the Pacific Islands Forum leaders meeting in September.

The PIF Troika consists of the Solomon Islands as incoming host of the 54th PIF Leaders Meeting, Tonga, the current PIF Chair, and the Cook Islands the immediate past Chair.

Troika serves as a strategic leadership body to ensure continuity and cohesion in Forum priorities and actions.

The Troika mechanism is also designed to ensure continuity and stronger Pacific advocacy on the global stage, as well as a smooth transition between Forum Chairs.

Prime Minister Manele’s participation signals Solomon Islands strong commitment to regional cooperation, unity, and collective action on key issues affecting the Blue Pacific Continent.

His early engagement through the Troika will help shape the agenda and ensure inclusive dialogue with all Forum members.

As the incoming PIF Chair, Solomon Islands is deeply honoured to contribute to the Pacific Islands Forum’s shared vision and will work closely with fellow Troika members to address the region’s most pressing challenges.

These challenges include climate resilience, economic development, regional security and ocean stewardship. 

Addressing these challenges, our leadership will be guided by Pacific values, solidarity, and a future-focused agenda aligned with the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent.

Prime Minister Manele returns next Wednesday.

Deputy Prime Minister Hon. Bradley Tovosia MP is acting Prime Minister while Prime Minister Manele is away overseas on official duties.

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Prime Minister’s Press Secretariat