Pacific Islands Forum meeting in turmoil after several leaders pull out of Palau summit

Pacific Islands Forum meeting in turmoil after several leaders pull out of Palau summit

Solomon Islands prime minister cancels his appearance, along with leaders from Fiji, Vanuatu and Samoa Several leaders have pulled out of a the Pacific Islands Forum leaders’ meeting in Palau at the eleventh hour. Solomon Islands prime minister, Matthew Wale, has cancelled his appearance after a no-confidence motion was lodged against him at home by the Solomon Islands home affairs minister, Manasseh Maelanga. Continue reading...

Aug 30, 2026

What's in store at this week's Pacific Islands Forum leaders meeting

Pacific leaders are descending on Palau for what could be a particularly politically charged Pacific Islands Forum leaders meeting.

Aug 30, 2026