Key government leaders, foreign ministers, and representatives from the Pacific Police Forces convened in Sagafili Village, Apia, Samoa, for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) focused on Pacific policing.
Present at the meeting were Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Sitiveni Rabuka, Samoa’s Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata’afa, Tonga’s Prime Minister Siaosi Ofa ki Vahafolau Sovaleni, New Zealand’s Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, and Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. The leaders collectively highlighted the significance of shared values, collaboration in regional security, and the effects of climate change on the Pacific Policing Initiative.
This initiative aims to boost regional policing capabilities and tackle transnational crimes such as drug trafficking and cybercrime. It features the deployment of the first-ever Pacific police support group, demonstrating the strength of regional partnerships. Additionally, the initiative emphasizes the need for cultural sensitivity and transparency, focusing on community engagement and professional training in policing efforts.
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