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RNZ (10 September 2025)

Caleb Fotheringham

Solomon Islands prime minister has called for Pacific solidarity in an "evolving global and strategic environment" during the 54th Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Leaders' Meeting opening plenary.

The summit began on Monday but the plenary session on Wednesday is the first time all leaders have met together, including the prime ministers of Vanuatu, New Zealand and Australia, who were not in the previous meetings.

"Our strength lies in our solidarity and how we are able to respond to challenges and capitalise on opportunities as a collective," Manele told leaders.

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