Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has made a call envisioning the Blue Pacific to becoming a Zone of Peace.
Rabuka made this call at the EU Indo-Pacific Ministerial Forum in Brussels while delivering the country’s statement.
Rabuka says this is a call that he made at regional and global forums last year and it is a call that he now has the opportunity to make again at this forum this year.
Rabuka adds we want to be a region free of militarisation and conflict, in line with the United Nations Charter and the values of multilateralism and collective action.
He says that guided by the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent, they want to work together with partners in the Indo-Pacific and the EU to protect our vast ocean space.
He adds the EU is a key partner in their pursuit of a peaceful and secure Pacific region.
Rabuka urged the members of the forum to reaffirm their commitment to shaping a future where peace, prosperity, and environmental stewardship will prevail.
He further says we need to envision an Indo-Pacific that stands as a beacon of peace, a sanctuary for biodiversity, and an example of sustainable development for all.
