Written by MFOR Media on 30 June 2025.
The MFOR team comprised of Secretary Riibeta Abeta and Deputy Secretary Teue Baikarawa met with members of the High-level Persons Group (HLPG), Sir Dr Jimme Rodgers and Peseta Noumea Simi to discuss views and perspectives regarding the work of the Review of the Regional Architecture. Several areas were exchanged including existing regional arrangements on the fisheries sector, governance structures for better regional integration, accountability and service delivery to the member countries, and many more. These feedbacks from Kiribati and all other Pacific Island Countries, will be compiled and reported back to the Leaders for their further decision, during their upcoming 54th Pacific Islands Forum to be held in Honiara, September 2025. The MFOR team conveyed appreciation to the members of the HLPG for the opportunity to share views and contribute to this important piece of reform work to the regional architecture.