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Admin - 25 Jun 2024
MEDIA RELEASE: Pacific Regional and National Security Conference Highlights Key Security Challenges and Collaborative Approaches
Suva – The first day of the Pacific Regional and National Security Conference, hosted at the Pacific Islands Forum, highlighted critical security issues facing the region and emphasised the importance of collective action and unity among Pacific nations. Key discussions on day 1 featured a diverse range of sessions on national security, maritime resources, women…
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Admin - 25 Jun 2024
MEDIA RELEASE: Pacific Regional and National Security Conference Highlights the Vital Role of Stakeholder Engagement in Shaping National Security Strategies
Suva – The Pacific Regional and National Security Conference wrapped up Day 1 with a key panel discussion focused on national security. The panel emphasised the vital role of inclusive stakeholder management in crafting effective national security strategies. Moderated by former senior diplomat and police officer Ross Ardern, the ‘National Security Panel’ included the Cook…
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Admin - 24 Jun 2024
REMARKS: Professor Dave Peebles, Opening remarks at the Pacific Regional National Security Conference press conference, Monday 24 June
Good morning, thank you all for joining us, we’re grateful for your time. Please allow me to introduce my friends: Dr Manu Tupou-Roosen, the Director General of the Forum Fisheries Agency Mrs Roline Tekon, the National Security Advisor for Vanuatu Mr Maara Tetava, the National Security Director for Cook Islands Ms Anna Naupa, previously the…
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Admin - 24 Jun 2024
REMARKS: Opening Address, Pacific Regional and National Security Conference, Honourable Prime Minister of Fiji, Sitiveni Rabuka
Salutations: Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General Baron Waqa Members of the Pacific Islands Forum, represented here by Heads of Mission and Senior Officials Representatives of our regional security organisations Sisters and brothers from the Pacific security community Academics and civil society representatives and other experts Ni sa bula vinaka! A very warm welcome to everyone…
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Admin - 24 Jun 2024
REMARKS: Keynote speech by Secretary General Baron Waqa at Pacific National and Regional Security Conference
Remarks for Secretary General Waqa Pacific National and Regional Security Conference Monday 24 June 2024, Suva, Fiji • The Hon. Sitiveni Rabuka, Prime Minister of the Republic of Fiji and Member of the Forum Troika, • Honourable Ministers, • Your Excellencies and Representatives of the Diplomatic Corp, • Senior Officials of the Pacific Region, • Representatives of Security Sector in…
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Admin - 24 Jun 2024
MEDIA RELEASE: Pacific Security College Hosts Inaugural Pacific Regional and National Security Conference
Suva, Fiji: In a historic gathering at the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat, the first-ever Pacific Regional and National Security Conference commenced today, drawing a diverse assembly of leaders, experts, and representatives from across the Pacific region and beyond. Organised by the Pacific Security College, the three day conference seeks to address the multifaceted security challenges…
