Fiji, Oct. 20 -- Pacific Islands Forum members have held their first briefing with Israel on development cooperation, identifying regional priorities and opportunities for technical assistance, training and capacity-building.

The talanoa was held at the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat in Suva, bringing together Heads of Mission and senior officials in person and online to discuss how Israel's development cooperation programme, MASHAV, could respond to Pacific needs.

Forum Secretary General Baron Divavesi Waqa welcomed Israel's Ambassador to Fiji and Pacific Island Countries, Maya Yaron, and the Head of MASHAV, Ambassador Eynat Shlein, who is visiting the region for a series of engagements.

The meeting provided an opportunity for Foru...