Fiji, June 5 -- Pacific Islands Forum Foreign Ministers have endorsed a new Regional Response Mechanism to help the region manage the growing economic and security risks arising from the Middle East crisis, warning that Pacific nations remain vulnerable to disruptions in fuel supplies, transport links and global supply chains.

The decision was made during a Special Forum Foreign Ministers Meeting held virtually on 22 May 2026, after Forum Leaders invoked the Biketawa Declaration in response to the escalating situation in the Middle East.

The meeting was chaired by Solomon Islands Foreign Minister Rick Houenipwela and attended by Forum members at leader, ministerial and senior official levels.

In opening the meeting, Houenipwela stresse...