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Dr. Shane Reti Affirms New Zealand's Commitment to Pacific Priorities at Forum Meeting in Fiji
1 week ago | 209 viewsDr Shane Reti, Pacific Peoples Minister, attended the Pacific Islands Forum Economic Ministers Meeting in Suva, Fiji, reaffirming New Zealand's commitment to Pacific-led priorities and announcing new support for climate resilience and public health initiatives. The Forum focused on strengthening regional ties, addressing economic development, banking access, and labor mobility challenges. Dr Reti launched Fiji's NZ$3.2 million participation in the Pacific Climate-Smart Agriculture and Sustainable Land Management Partnership to develop climate-resilient crops and sustainable farming practices, and announced NZ$4 million in support of Fiji's response to its national HIV outbreak to reduce transmission and fight stigma.
Tags: Shane Reti Pacific Peoples Minister Suva Fiji New Zealand Pacific Islands Forum Climate resilience Public health Economic development Labour mobilityMinister Nicola Grigg Leads NZ Delegation to Pacific Trade Ministers Meeting in Fiji
2 weeks ago | 124 viewsMinister of State for Trade and Investment Nicola Grigg will attend the Pacific Island Forum’s Trade Ministers Meeting in Fiji to discuss the importance of trade for economic growth and prosperity in New Zealand and the Pacific region. The meeting aims to shape the future of trade and economic integration among Pacific Island countries. Ms. Grigg highlights New Zealand's commitment to regional cooperation, resilience, and leadership in advancing Pacific trade priorities, including initiatives such as the Fiji New Zealand Business Council's strategy to increase two-way trade to NZ$2 billion by 2030 and the PACER Plus trade agreement benefiting businesses and promoting investment flows in the region.
Tags: Nicola Grigg Trade Investment Pacific Island Forum FTMM New Zealand Suva PIF World Trade Organisation PACER Plus