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Solomon Islands blocks US, China, Taiwan from Pacific's top political meet Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has said that 21 donor countries, including the US and China, will not be invited to the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in Honiara.

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Samoa warns Forum against interference on Taiwan | PINA Samoa caretaker Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata’afa has issued a strong warning that her government would find it “very difficult” to attend the upcoming Pacific Islands Forum if the long-standing practice of allowing Taiwan to participate is changed.

“If there’s any change to the way the [Pacific Islands] Forum has run its dialogue programme with accommodations for #Taiwan, I think if that is changed, in terms of a decision by the #SolomonIslands, I think [Samoa] would find it very difficult to attend the next meeting.”

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Palau backs Solomon Islands’ move to exclude Pacific Islands Forum partner talks until 2026 | PINA Palau “respects” the Solomon Islands’ decision to exclude Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) dialogue partners when it hosts the annual leaders’ meeting in Honiara next month.

“'This is not about #Palau’s relationship with #China or #Solomon’sIsland’s relationship with Taiwan... It is about the PIF, and the PIF recognises both [China and #Taiwan]. Within the PIF, we, of course, have our differences. But we come together as one Pacific.'”

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Marshall Islands President warns of threat to Pacific Islands Forum unity "I believe firmly that the Forum belongs to its members, not countries that are non-members," the Marshall Islands President says.

#MarshallIslands Hilda Heine, alongside leaders from #Tuvalu and #Palau - the last three PICs that recognize #Taiwan - doesn't want non-member countries to interfere with the #PacificIslandsForum policies. And that includes Taiwan.
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Taiwan hot issue as Forum looms PACIFIC countries have been urged to show unity ahead of a regional forum in Solomon Islands later this month.

"Marape reinforced the importance of maintaining the Forum’s original framework and collective approach. That approach allows access to Taiwan and China."

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The French delegation at the #honoluludefenseforum in full force - with Brigadier General Emmanuel Boiteau, commander of the French liaison team at U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM). The opening reception confirmed the centrality of the floral shirt in Pacific culture. #HDF2025 #PacificForum

Excited to share the news that I have been selected to join the #PacificForum Young Leaders Program (YLP)!

I look forward to connecting with inspiring policy specialists and contributing to the conversations on #Indo-Pacific security and geopolitical challenges:)