MSG AT PACIFIC REGIONAL & NATIONAL SECURITY MEET

SUVA, FIJI (14 July 2025): The Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) is currently part of the Pacific Regional and National Security Conference at the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat in Suva, a three-day gathering of the region’s security experts, academic, political, business and civil society representatives, including regional and national officials. 

Organised by the Australian National University’s Pacific Security College, the conference was opened by Fiji’s Prime Minister, Hon. Sitiveni Rabuka and Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General Baron Waqa. 

Discussions as part of Pacific Peace, Security and Defence; Climate Security; and Partnerships, in support of the Ocean of Peace concept, included the need for more collaboration within the Blue Pacific, clarity in partnerships to best align support to Pacific priorities, good governance and mutual respect, among others.

The MSG Secretariat is represented by Acting Director General, Ilan Kiloe; Security Advisor, Ilaitia Caginavanua and Media & Communications Officer, Ana Tudrau-Tamani.