Fiji, May 4 -- Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General Baron Waqa says the region must move beyond plans and deliver real results under the 2050 Strategy, warning that success will be judged by impact, not promises.

Opening the 2050 Regional Convening, Waqa told leaders, planners and partners that the strategy has entered a critical phase.

"The 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent is no longer a vision on paper. It is now firmly in its implementation phase."

He said this shift demands accountability and discipline.

"This convening is not about celebrating the Strategy. It is about ensuring it remains fit for purpose, grounded in national realities, and capable of delivering real results for Pacific peoples."

Waqa stressed the...