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Solomon Islands Excludes U.S., China and Taiwan From Pacific Islands Forum

The cabinet says the measure will allow time to implement new guidelines for engaging dialogue partners.

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele delivers a speech during a plenary session at the third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3), which gathers leaders, researchers and activists to discuss how to protect marine life, at the Centre des Expositions conference centre in Nice, France, June 9, 2025. REUTERS/Manon Cruz/File Photo
man with very short hair wearing a light blue shirt, striped blue necktie and tailored grey collared jacket stands at mic podium

Overview

  • The cabinet confirmed that non-member dialogue partners will be barred from the Forum leaders’ meeting slated for September 8–12 in Honiara.
  • Only representatives from the World Bank, Asian Development Bank and civil society groups are permitted to attend the summit.
  • Manele said the deferral reflects the need to finalize protocols for engaging external dialogue partners.
  • Opposition leader Peter Kenilorea Jr described the decision as a missed opportunity for Pacific nations to meet global donors and warned it could fracture the forum’s cohesion.
  • Taiwan’s Foreign Ministry insisted its inclusion aligns with the Forum’s spirit of diversity and could bolster regional stability and development.