Raising the bar on disaster preparedness

The Government of the Cook Islands is proud to acknowledge the significant advancements made by Emergency Management Cook Islands (EMCI) of the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) in strengthening disaster resilience through the successful completion of a series of comprehensive field missions to the Pa Enua, concluding most recently in Aitutaki, and the international…

Cook Islands hosts Green Climate Fund Regional Dialogue: Advancing resilient futures for Pacific and Asian SIDS

The Government of the Cook Islands today welcomed delegates from across the Pacific and Asia to the opening of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) Regional Dialogue, held at the National Auditorium in Rarotonga. The event, co-hosted by the Office of the Prime Minister, Climate Change Cook Islands, and the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management,…

Cook Islands expands international footprint through strategic and regional partnerships

As the Cook Islands approaches 60 years of self-governance, Prime Minister Mark Brown has reaffirmed the nation’s commitment to expanding its global and regional engagement through strengthened diplomatic ties, regional leadership, and practical partnerships that deliver for the people of the Cook Islands. In recent weeks, the Government has advanced a series of key bilateral…

Media Release: Pacific Islands Forum Troika meet in Fiji to advance regional priorities

Photo from left to right Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele, President Surangel Whipps Jr., Prime Minister ‘Aisake Eke, Prime Minister Mark Brown, PIFS Secretary Baron Waqa. Media Release – Issued jointly by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) and the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) Pacific Islands Forum Troika Leaders gathered in Nadi…

Statement: Cook Islands and China formalise agreements to strengthen partnership and cooperation

During the Cook Islands Government’s recent visit to China, four key agreements were signed, including the Action Plan for the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) 2025-2030, which sets the overarching framework for bilateral cooperation. The other three agreements serve as supporting implementation mechanisms, strengthening collaboration in key areas such as the blue economy, seabed minerals, and…