Fiji, July 3 -- Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Secretary General Baron Waqa has reaffirmed the Forum's commitment to supporting new Chair, Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale, saying unity, service and collective action will be critical as the region faces climate, economic and security challenges.

Speaking on Thursday at the inaugural welcome ceremony for the Forum Chair at the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat in Suva, Waqa welcomed Prime Minister Wale and Tonga's Lord Fakafanua to the Secretariat.

"It is both my honour and privilege, as Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum, to welcome the Forum Chair, Matthew Wale, and Lord Fakafanua to your Secretariat, your regional home here in the heart of Fiji, Suva."

Waqa said t...