The Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) highlighted regional issues such as forest management in Solomon Islands and cultural revival in New Caledonia.

The entities involved

• Melanesian Spearhead Group →

  intergovernmental organization

  Nothing else this week.

• Solomon Islands →

  island sovereign state in Oceania

  • The Ministry of Natural Resources coordinates development and maritime cooperation with Fiji, Seychelles, Solomon Islands, PNG, and Sri Lanka.Fri 12:17
  • PRC contributed funds and partnership to a project located in the Solomon Islands involving the Constituency Development Fund.Fri 10:13
• Fiji →

  island sovereign state in Oceania

  • A US report determined Fiji's Tier 2 status, leading to concerns about losing US grants and aid, which Rabuka seeks to improve.Fri 09:27
  • Fiji called for action during the COP31 climate summit held in Antalya.Fri 07:16

Related events

• MSG reviews Indonesia's associate member status while PIF requests a visit to West Papua.Sep 3
• The Pacific Islands Forum strengthened regional cooperation and launched an NZ government-backed program on August 1, 2026.Aug 28