Koror, Palau, August 29, 2026.—Néstor Torres, Cuban Ambassador to Fiji and accredited also to the Pacific Islands, will participate in the 55th Pacific Islands Forum, to be held in Palau from August 30 to September 4, 2026.
The forum is the primary venue for dialogue and political exchange in the Pacific region, bringing together 14 small island states, as well as observers and dialogue partners, a status Cuba has held since 2013.
The central theme of this year’s annual event is “B.E.L.A.U. Building Economies: Life. Action. Unity” and will prioritize the importance of adopting coordinated regional approaches to development financing, investment mobilization, and economic cooperation. It will also underscore the need to strengthen the collective defense of Pacific priorities, including climate action, sustainable development, and economic resilience to ensure they remain visible on an increasingly crowded and contentious international agenda.
The Cuban ambassador will share the experiences of his country regarding the common challenges faced by Small Island Developing States and will hold bilateral meetings with the leaders of the region’s nations.
(Embacuba Fiyi)