The Pacific Islands Forum Troika’s mission to New Caledonia has been confirmed for early October, according to Secretary General Baron Waqa, who announced this at a press conference.
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 possible deployment of the mission this 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 relevant stakeholders.
Last month, the mission was postponed due to concerns raised by the New Caledonia Government regarding due process and protocol.
It was also confirmed that Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka will be part of the delegation for this mission. The Forum Troika serves as a high-level regional political consultative mechanism represented by Forum Leaders, playing a crucial role in driving regional initiatives.