Fiji, March 11 -- The Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum, Baron Waqa, has called for stronger legal capacity across the region as Pacific countries engage more deeply in international treaty processes.

Opening the inaugural Workshop on Treaty Law and Practice in the Pacific at the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat today, Waqa welcomed regional officials, legal experts and partners gathered to strengthen treaty-making capacity in the region.

"We are, indeed, very privileged to co-host this gathering of practitioners, experts, and partners, committed to strengthening legal capacity in our Blue Pacific region."

Waqa thanked the Fiji Government and partners for supporting the initiative.

"At the outset, I wish to express my si...