Listening to confrontational diplomacy by a country that needs more partners is painful to watch. Targeting third country externally should be replaced with cooperation, trade and deeper integration. We must remain calm and always guided by our national interests.
We must always combat misinformation where ever it occurs. Non factual information attacks truth and accountability and good governance. Let us preserve respect and righteousness by just being honest.
Yesterday we commemorated Easter where @DGMSG_Sec@IlanKiloe shared from Isaiah 9:6, a verse that prophesies Jesus' birth, who is endowed with divine power & authority over the world following His crucifixion and resurrection, marking the ultimate victory over sin and death.
@DGMSG_Sec@IlanKiloe this week received a courtesy call from H.E Elizabeth Koegler, Austria’s Ambassador to Australia, NZ & the Pacific. Both parties agreed that multilateralism is the way forward and that a lot can be achieved at regional level ...1/2
We have reaffirmed our commitment to working together with the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA) & will soon sign an MOU to strengthen cooperation & explore new areas of partnership. @DGMSG_Sec@IlanKiloe discussed ongoing initiatives & ...1/2
Our team led by @DGMSG_Sec@IlanKiloe paid a courtesy visit to Hon. Sakiasi Ditoka, 🇫🇯 Minister for Foreign Affairs and Chair of the #MSG Foreign Minister' Meeting (FMM). It was an opportunity to provide a formal update on the priorities of the Secretariat in terms of....1/2
US designates two Micronesian leaders over corruption allegations
https://t.co/TKW93VP6NO The designations come at a time of intense strategic competition between the US and China over influence in the Pacific.
Our 1st senior staff meeting was conducted recently in preparation 4 the operational expenditure for the 1st quarter. The Acting @DGMSG_Sec@IlanKiloe used the opportunity to acknowledge the concerted effort by staff in serving the MSG region & striving 2 meet Leader's mandates.
A team led by the @DGMSG_Sec@IlanKiloe met with the MSG Permanent Representative to the United Nations (PRUNs) at a recent virtual session. The MSG's assistance to the FLNKS was discussed at length.
@DGMSG_Sec@IlanKiloe met with the @spc_cps Regional Director Melanesia, Sarah Mecartney, to discuss potential partnership & enhance existing collaboration.....1/2
@DGMSG_Sec@IlanKiloe recently met with New Zealand High Commissioner to Vanuatu H.E Mr Peter Kemp. A briefing of the MSG was presented after which ensuing discussions focused on potential partnership of mutual interest.
Our Project Unit has resumed Member consultations this time in Noumea 🇳🇨to help identify critical areas that could inform the design & development of potential concept notes for the subregion. Through the lenses of climate change challenges, women & youth empowerment,.....1/2
My sincere appreciation to the MSG PRUNS Chair H.E Filipo Tarakinini and our Ambassadors in New York.🙏🏽🙏🏽 I am looking forward to more interactions going forward. 🙏🏽
The Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) of Permanent Representatives (PRs) in New York met this afternoon Chaired by H.E Ambassador Filipo Tarakinikini PR of Fiji🇫🇯. The PRs of MSG countries were all represented: Papua New Guinea 🇵🇬 HE Ambassador Fred Sarufa, PR of Solomon Islands 🇸🇧 HE Ambassador Jane Waetara and PR of Vanuatu 🇻🇺 HE Ambassador Odo Tevi.
The MSG Secretariat linked in virtually from Vila, Vanuatu and provided briefs on a number of issues led by Acting Director General Mr. Ilan Kiloe.
The meeting addressed a broad range of issues critical to the MSG Group and the Pacific region, in alignment with the mandates set by MSG Leaders. The discussion highlighted the pivotal role of Permanent Representatives based in New York and the MSG Secretariat in advancing these priorities.
Established in 1986, the Melanesian Spearhead Group serves as a subregional voice within the Pacific Islands Forum. It focuses on key areas such as trade, climate resilience, security, and self-determination, ensuring that Melanesian interests are represented in regional and global forums.
NBR's Borderlands research project investigates how China invests in, engages with, and deepens its presence within its land and maritime border neighbors, in an attempt to reshape its immediate periphery. Check out the growing collection of essays! https://t.co/mYPdqP3A7o
"At FIFA we say that football unites the world, the MSG Prime Ministers Cup has brought that idea to life" President Gianni Infentino.
It is truly humbling 😇 recognition by FIFA 🙏🏽. A collective effort.
#FIFA#msgprimeministerscup