BY LORETTA B MANELE
Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele representing Solomon Islands as Chair of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) attended the PIF Troika meeting in Brisbane late last month.
Speaking to local media during his first press conference for 2026 yesterday, he said the Troika meeting brought together the current, incoming, and outgoing Forum Chairs and provided an opportunity for leaders to take stock of regional matters following the 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders’ Meeting held in Honiara last year.
Manele said discussions were focused on the Review of the Regional Architecture (RRA) and the PIF leaders’ communique.
The RRA is an ongoing process that was initiated by PIF leaders back in 2019 to restructure regional institutions, particularly Council of Regional Organisations of the Pacific (CROP) agencies so as to deliver on 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent.
Manele said as PIF Chair, Solomon Islands emphasised on the importance of unity, dialogue, and consensus within the Forum, particularly at a time when the region continues to face shared challenges, including climate impacts, economic pressures, and evolving geopolitical dynamics.
“This engagement reflects Solomon Islands’ ongoing responsibility as Forum Chair and our role in contributing to collective Pacific leadership, while remaining mindful of our national priorities and circumstances,” he said.
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