PM Manele urges Pacific-led solutions to boost investment and security partnerships at Honolulu Summi
Honolulu, Hawaii, Wednesday 25 February 2026 – Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele, MP, speaking in his capacity as Chair of the Pacific Islands Forum, has called for Pacific-led solutions to advance investment and security partnerships as the Pacific Agenda: Investment, Security and Shared Prosperity Summit concluded in Honolulu.
Delivering closing remarks at the two-day Summit held at the East-West Center, Prime Minister Manele emphasised that investment and security are inseparable pillars for achieving sustainable prosperity across the Pacific region.
Prime Minister Manele reaffirmed that regional priorities must be progressed through a deep understanding of the Pacific context, stressing that solutions must be shaped and implemented with Pacific Island countries at the forefront.
The Prime Minister highlighted that the region’s key frameworks are already in place to guide collective action, including the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent, the Pacific Roadmap on Economic Development, and the Ocean of Peace Declaration. He noted that Forum mechanisms such as the Forum Economic Ministers Dialogue and associated officials’ processes are critical in complementing national development priorities.
As Chair of the Pacific Islands Forum, Prime Minister Manele also emphasised the importance of translating dialogue from the Summit into meaningful and sustainable outcomes that reinforce partnerships with the United States. In this regard, he acknowledged the role of the Pacific Islands Development Program in supporting regional coordination efforts and looked forward to continued engagement through upcoming Pacific Island Countries Leaders’ processes.
Prime Minister Manele further called for support towards the establishment of a Pacific Trade and Invest Office in the United States to strengthen connectivity between Pacific economies and global trade and investment opportunities.
The Prime Minister acknowledged the leadership of United States Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau in convening the Summit together with the United States Indo-Pacific Command and the East-West Center.
He also thanked fellow Pacific leaders, government officials, private sector representatives and all participants for their contributions and engagement throughout the Summit.
SOURCE: OFFICE OF PRIME MINISTER PRESS RELEASE
