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Pacific urged to speak with one voice

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  • Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General Baron Waqa called for greater regional unity as leaders began their 55th Leaders’ Meeting in Palau.
  • Waqa said the Forum remains the Pacific’s apex organization for collective action and a common regional voice.
  • He said unity will be critical as leaders address the issues before them.

Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General Baron Waqa is urging Pacific leaders to strengthen regional unity as they begin their 55th Leaders’ Meeting in Palau.

Waqa said the Forum remains the region’s apex organization, providing a place where Pacific leaders can unite, speak with one voice and stand in solidarity. He said that unity will be critical as leaders tackle the issues before them.

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