BY JOHN HOUANIHAU
The 54th Pacific Island Forum Leaders Meeting (PIFLM) will reaffirm the Pacific region’s solidarity and shared commitment to act now for a sustainable and secure blue Pacific.
Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele expressed this at his press conference on Wednesday, September 3, 2025.
The PIFLM will take place from September 8-12, 2025 in Honiara.
Updating the press on the PIFLM, he said all 18 forum members have registered their delegations, with 17 leaders attending.
The Prime Minister said that the program for the forum will be comprehensive, with leaders engaging in plenary, retreat sessions, group agencies as well as with the private sector, civil society and associate members.
“As host, I call on all Solomon Islanders, especially our people in Honiara, Munda and Noro, to extend our traditional warmth and hospitality as we welcome our Pacific family. The world will be watching, and this is our opportunity to showcase the very best of our happy isles,” said PM Manele.
He acknowledges the support of private sector partners, Solomon Telekom, Rico Printing, South Pacific Oil, Solomon Airlines and Solomon Ports for their contributions towards hosting the 54th PIFLM.
He said that this partnership reflects the importance of working together as a nation.
He also acknowledges bilateral and multilateral partners.
“The government sincerely thanks our bilateral and multilateral partners for their invaluable assistance in supporting the hosting of this forum. Your solidarity with Solomon Islands strengthens our preparations and demonstrates the shared commitment to the Pacific family. Equally, I extend my gratitude to the many Solomon Islanders who are supporting the National Organising Committee. Your commitment, energy and unity will ensure the success of this forum and showcase to the region the strength of our people,” PM Manele said.
He said that important progress has been made both at home and across the region in the past weeks.
“These achievements highlight the importance of partnership between the government and between Solomon Islands and our Pacific family. Through dialogue, cooperation and shared responsibility, we can make meaningful progress that benefits all our people,” he said.
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