55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in Palau

The 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting is taking place in Palau from August 30 to September 4.

Under the theme "Building Economies: Life, Action and Unity," the summit focuses on ocean governance and regional resilience, though it faces high-profile absences and geopolitical tensions. Discussions also included regional security, and maritime disputes, climate resilience, and local economic safeguards for Big Ocean States.