The mission led by the Pacific Islands Forum Troika to New Caledonia is now set for early October. Secretary General Baron Waqa confirmed this during a press conference held this afternoon.
Waqa stated, “Foreign leaders have reaffirmed their commitment to the TROIKA mission to New Caledonia, and we are in discussions with the governments of New Caledonia and France regarding the potential deployment of the mission in October.”
The Forum has been collaborating with the French government and the Government of New Caledonia to ensure that the mission’s objectives and arrangements align with the expectations of all relevant stakeholders.
Following last month’s postponement due to identified issues related to due process and protocol from the New Caledonia Government, the mission is now back on track. Waqa also confirmed that Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka will be part of the delegation.
The Forum Troika serves as a high-level regional political consultative body, represented by Forum Leaders, and plays a vital role in promoting regional collaboration.