Pacific finance and economic officials met in Tonga today to shape tomorrow’s Special Forum Economic Ministers Meeting (FEMM).
The one-day officials’ meeting in Nuku’alofa today focused on key regional initiatives, setting the stage for ministers to make major decisions.
Among the priorities discussed were the Pacific Roadmap for Economic Development (PRED), the establishment of the Pacific Resilience Facility (PRF), and the Climate Finance Access & Mobilisation Strategy (CFAMS).
Chair of the Forum Economic Officials Meeting, Kilisitina Tuaimei’api, welcomed attendees, emphasizing the importance of collaboration. “Our shared goal is to create resilient and sustainable economies for all Pacific nations,” she said.
Deputy Secretary General Desna Solofa highlighted the urgency of action. “This is a critical moment for the Pacific. Economic resilience and climate financing must remain at the forefront of our regional strategy,” she stated.
Tomorrow, after HRH Crown Prince Tupouto’a ”Ulukalala launches the meeting, finance ministers will build on these discussions, aiming to strengthen economic resilience amid climate and financial challenges. Their decisions could shape the future of regional cooperation and funding access.
FEMM is a key platform for Pacific leaders to address economic policies and secure funding that supports long-term sustainability.
