"Climate change, rising seas and China's push for influence are set to dominate talks at the Pacific Islands Forum in Solomon Islands this week, in a meeting already marked by geopolitical tensions. The lead up to the forum has already been fraught with tensions after Solomon Islands prime minister Jeremiah Manele excluded external partners including China, the US and Taiwan from discussions."
"Its sort of like a mini-UN where you have all the Pacific countries coming together to discuss not only the transnational issues affecting the Pacific but also all of the global issues, says Sione Tekiteki, senior lecturer at Auckland University's Technology Law School and the former director of governance and engagement at Pif. The forum has 18 full members including Australia and New Zealand and nearly two dozen external partners including China, Taiwan and the US."
Climate change, rising seas and China's push for influence will dominate regional talks at the Pacific Islands Forum in Solomon Islands amid mounting geopolitical tensions. Solomon Islands prime minister Jeremiah Manele excluded external partners, including China, the US and Taiwan, from lead-up discussions. Leaders will consider a proposal to declare the Pacific an Ocean of Peace and prioritize supporting communities facing the climate crisis. The forum, established in 1971, has 18 full members including Australia and New Zealand and nearly two dozen external partners. New Zealand prime minister Christopher Luxon and Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese will attend alongside Pacific leaders as the summit addresses regional security and membership issues.
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