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31 August 2026

Missing leaders won't derail Pacific Islands Forum outcomes, secretariat says

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Missing leaders won't derail Pacific Islands Forum outcomes, secretariat says

The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat, the region's premier policy organisation, is confident the annual leaders' summit will deliver despite leader absences in Palau.

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