Government of the Republic of Fiji
Government of the Republic of Fiji
09/22/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/21/2025 19:41
MSG MEMBERS REAFFIRM COMMITMENT TO REGIONAL...
The 7th Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Regional Security Strategy Working Group Meeting was officially opened today (22.09.25) by the Minister for Policing Hon. Ioane Naivalurua, bringing together delegates from Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu.
The meeting underscores the collective commitment of Melanesian nations to strengthen cooperation in addressing shared security challenges.
In his opening remarks, Minister Naivalurua emphasised the importance of solidarity and collaboration.
"The MSG represents more than just a sub-regional institution - it is a partnership forged on political, economic and social cohesion," he said.
"With our vast ocean homes, no single state alone can preserve and maintain regional safety - it will require collaboration and cooperation to foster security," he added.
"Let us take this moment to applaud the foresight of our past leaders in envisioning a peaceful and stable Melanesia, which led to the development of the proposed Peace and Security Strategy (PSS)."
"This strategy, to be finalised today, is a testament to their vision - maintaining peace and prosperity through collaboration, information sharing, and effective response," Hon. Navalurua noted.
Highlighting regional threats such as transnational crime, cyber threats, illegal smuggling, climate change, and geopolitical competition, Minister Naivalurua acknowledged the urgent need for resilience.
"As nocuous as these challenges may be, they provide us with an opportunity to strengthen regional solidarity and build a peaceful and prosperous Melanesia."
"The proposed peace and security strategy aims to enhance regional security, building on existing mechanisms like the Boe Declaration on Regional Security, the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent and the Ocean of Peace concept, which will foster a peaceful and prosperous Melanesia," he emphasised.
The meeting will consolidate the MSG's Regional Security Strategy (RSS), guided by six strategic priority areas.
"I am confident that the RSS will bring about a prosperous and peaceful Melanesia where our people feel safe to pursue their dreams," Minister Naivalurua concluded.
"This strategy will embody the Melanesian Way - unity, security, and peace - and create an arc of stability across our region."
The meeting underscores the collective commitment of Melanesian nations to strengthen cooperation in addressing shared security challenges.
In his opening remarks, Minister Naivalurua emphasised the importance of solidarity and collaboration.
"The MSG represents more than just a sub-regional institution - it is a partnership forged on political, economic and social cohesion," he said.
"With our vast ocean homes, no single state alone can preserve and maintain regional safety - it will require collaboration and cooperation to foster security," he added.
"Let us take this moment to applaud the foresight of our past leaders in envisioning a peaceful and stable Melanesia, which led to the development of the proposed Peace and Security Strategy (PSS)."
"This strategy, to be finalised today, is a testament to their vision - maintaining peace and prosperity through collaboration, information sharing, and effective response," Hon. Navalurua noted.
Highlighting regional threats such as transnational crime, cyber threats, illegal smuggling, climate change, and geopolitical competition, Minister Naivalurua acknowledged the urgent need for resilience.
"As nocuous as these challenges may be, they provide us with an opportunity to strengthen regional solidarity and build a peaceful and prosperous Melanesia."
"The proposed peace and security strategy aims to enhance regional security, building on existing mechanisms like the Boe Declaration on Regional Security, the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent and the Ocean of Peace concept, which will foster a peaceful and prosperous Melanesia," he emphasised.
The meeting will consolidate the MSG's Regional Security Strategy (RSS), guided by six strategic priority areas.
"I am confident that the RSS will bring about a prosperous and peaceful Melanesia where our people feel safe to pursue their dreams," Minister Naivalurua concluded.
"This strategy will embody the Melanesian Way - unity, security, and peace - and create an arc of stability across our region."
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