Fiji, June 23 -- Pacific Islands Forum Deputy Secretary General, Desna Solofa has warned that the Pacific faces mounting economic pressures from global geopolitical instability and rising fuel and shipping costs, saying regional economic integration is now essential to strengthen resilience and sustain growth.

Speaking at the 2026 Forum Economic Officials Meeting in Majuro on Monday, Solofa said the annual Forum Economic Ministers' Meeting (FEMM) provides an opportunity for the Secretariat to update ministers and senior officials on achievements over the past year, assess emerging challenges, and outline strategic priorities for the year ahead.

She said that while many economies have recovered to pre-pandemic levels, the global economic...