BY LORETTA B MANELE
Prime Minister, Jeremiah Manele acknowledges Pacific youths for standing with Vanuatu on an issue regarding climate change.
He made the acknowledgement whilst delivering his speech at the opening ceremony of the 54th Pacific Islands Leaders (PIF) Meeting on Monday evening, September 8, 2025 at the National Stadium.
“Let me recognise in a very special way our Pacific Youth who have stood with Vanuatu in seeking the ICJ (International Court of Justice) opinion on state responsibility on the impact of climate change,” said Manele.
On the same note, he also acknowledged Solomon Islands youths.
“In our midst, let me acknowledge Solomon Islands youths, Solomon Yeo, Cynthia Houihi and Rodrick Rolland joining wantoks from Tonga, Australia, Vanuatu, Fiji and Samoa – the region celebrates your innovation and resilience and we thank you for your advocacy and service – tagio tumas,” he said.
