The Pacific Islands Forum Troika-led mission to New Caledonia is officially set to take place in early October. Secretary General Baron Waqa made this announcement during a press conference today.
Waqa stated, “Foreign leaders have reaffirmed their commitment to the TROIKA mission to New Caledonia, and we are in discussion with the governments of New Caledonia and France regarding the possible deployment of the mission in October.”
The Forum has been collaborating with the French government and the New Caledonia administration to ensure that the mission’s objectives and arrangements align with the expectations of all stakeholders involved.
Previously, the New Caledonia Government raised concerns about procedural issues, which led to the postponement of the mission last month. Waqa confirmed that Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka will be part of the delegation.
The Forum Troika serves as a crucial high-level regional political consultative mechanism, represented by Forum Leaders, playing a significant role in advancing regional initiatives.