Fiji, July 15 -- Pacific Islands Forum Trade Ministers have endorsed a new five-year Pacific Aid-for-Trade Strategy, reaffirming the region's commitment to using trade to drive economic development and strengthen resilience.

In the foreword to the Pacific Aid-for-Trade Strategy (PAfTS) 2026-2030, Forum Secretary General, Baron Waqa said the strategy was endorsed by Trade Ministers on 18 July 2025, reflecting the continued importance of aid-for-trade across the Blue Pacific.

"The Ministers' decision underscores the continued importance of aid-for-trade in advancing regional economic development and strengthening resilience across our Blue Pacific region," he said.

Waqa said the region faces an increasingly complex and rapidly evolving g...