BY JOHN HOUANIHAU
There are two key deliverables from the Honiara Summit: the communiqué and the high-level political declaration document.
Dr. Jimmie Rodgers, Secretary to the Prime Minister (SPM) – Special Duties, highlighted this during the closing of the Honiara Summit 2025: Iumi Tugeda Delivering SDG 14.4 – Achieving Sustainable Fisheries.
He stated that the high-level political declaration is a document endorsed by the Pacific leaders and Ministers of Fisheries who attended the summit.
“Its purpose is to support the outcomes of the communiqué, ensuring that political leadership and political vigor drive its implementation,” he said.
Dr. Rodgers explained that the communiqué serves as a summary of the key points discussed during the three-day summit.
“The communiqué has been published on various websites, including those of the UN, FAO, FFA, SPC, and other partners,” he added.
“The purpose of this publication is to allow the world to review the agreements made at the summit. It also outlines the roadmap leading to the third Oceans Conference in Nice, France, in June this year. The second document, the political declaration, has been reviewed by leaders and serves three primary purposes,” he said.
“Firstly, it demonstrates the support of our political and ministerial leadership in the Pacific for the agreements outlined in the communiqué. Secondly, the political declaration does not introduce new concepts but consolidates previous decisions and declarations by leaders, with a strong focus on fisheries,” Dr. Rodgers explained.
He further emphasized that the documents reaffirm and prioritize the region’s commitment to fisheries in the lead-up to the third Oceans Conference.
“Lastly, the declaration highlights the Pacific’s political leadership in fisheries,” he concluded.
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