The Pacific Agenda: Investment, Security and Shared Prosperity Summit commenced today at the East-West Center in Honolulu, bringing Pacific leaders together to advance regional investment and security cooperation that will directly support the livelihoods and well-being of Pacific communities.
The Summit was officially opened at the Keoni Auditorium, with opening addresses delivered by United States Deputy Secretary of State, Mr. Christopher Landau; Admiral Samuel J. Paparo, Commander of the United States Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM); and Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele.
Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele, MP, speaking in his capacity as Chair of the Pacific Islands Forum, is attending the two-day Summit alongside the Minister for Finance and Treasury, Hon. Rexson Ramofafia; the Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Hon. Peter Shanel Agovaka; the Minister for National Planning and Development Coordination, Hon. Trevor Manemahaga; senior government officials; and members of the private sector and civil service.
