Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will travel to Tonga from 27 to 29 August 2024 for the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Leaders’ Meeting.

This will be his third PIF Leaders’ Meeting, and his first visit to Tonga as Prime Minister.

The Pacific Islands Forum is our region’s top multilateral body and the PIF Leaders Meeting is the most important annual meeting of leaders of all PIF member states.

Prime Minister Albanese will join other Pacific leaders to discuss important issues affecting our region, including climate resilience, education, health and regional security.

The Prime Minister will be joined by the Minister for International Development and the Pacific, Pat Conroy.

Quotes attributable to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese

“The Pacific Islands Forum Leaders’ Meeting is central to safeguarding our region’s collective prosperity and security.

“It is important that Pacific leaders meet each year to discuss our shared aspirations and challenges — and work together towards Pacific-led solutions that benefit us all.

“Australia understands that climate change remains the single greatest threat to the livelihoods, security and wellbeing of Pacific Island communities.

“I thank Prime Minister Hu’akavameiliku for hosting the 53rd Pacific Islands Forum and welcome his leadership in helping deliver tangible and practical outcomes for the region.”