The 138th Forum Fisheries Committee (FFC138) meeting is underway in Alofi, Niue from 6th-15th May 2025 and is attended by 17 member countries, including Kiribati. This annual gathering provides the platform for members to converse on important matters such as governance, policies, fisheries management, priorities, and initiatives, amongst other things. These discussions are not only central to the overall functioning of the Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) in addressing contemporary challenges but also provide guidance and strategic direction to the organization for the benefit of its members. This year’s meeting marked the end of Nauru’s tenure as chair and welcomed Niue as the incoming chair of FFC. The incoming Chair introduced the Ocean Literacy initiative during the meeting – an initiative that Kiribati will benefit from through advocating the impact of regional and global fisheries decisions on the lives of our Pacific people. The Government of Kiribati acknowledges FFA for its continual support in these meetings, thanking the outgoing Chair (Nauru) and congratulating Niue as the host and Chair for FFC138.