Cook Islands and Tuvalu focus on elevating the priorities of Smaller Island States

Prime Minister Mark Brown today welcomed the Prime Minister of Tuvalu, the Honourable Feleti Teo O.B.E, to Rarotonga as part of official engagements marking the Cook Islands’ 60th anniversary of self-government. Prime Minister Brown expressed deep appreciation for Tuvalu’s presence, and for the support shown in provision of passenger vessel Nivaga III, which played a…

Pacific Islands Forum Troika leaders meet in Rarotonga to advance regional agenda

Leaders of the Pacific Islands Forum Troika met earlier today in Rarotonga to review key regional developments and continue advancing collective Forum priorities. Convened in the margins of the Cook Islands’ 60th Constitution celebrations, the Troika meeting brought together the Prime Minister of Tonga and current Chair of the Forum, the Honourable ’Aisake Valu Eke;…