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Joint Statement on United States–Pacific Island Parties Consultation Under the 1987 Treaty on Fisheries

Representatives of the Government of the United States and the Pacific Island Parties (PIPs) to the 1987 Treaty on Fisheries, otherwise known as the South Pacific Tuna Treaty, met in Wellington, New Zealand, to review implementation of the Treaty and discuss opportunities to strengthen cooperation in support of sustainable fisheries, economic development, and maritime security.

Pacific Island Parties Confirm Distribution of the second US$60 Million (2025 Payment) and US Fishing Industry First Payment for 2026

The Eighteenth Special Meeting of the Pacific Island Parties (SPIP18) convened in Wellington on Monday 4th May, marking the start of pre-official’s discussions ahead of the 142nd Forum Fisheries Committee (FFC142) meeting.

U.S. and FFA strengthen partnership on regional fisheries

The U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands, Mr. Matt Murray, visited the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) Headquarters in Honiara on Thursday, reaffirming the United States’ commitment to its partnership with the Pacific region.

US Delivers US$60 Million Treaty Payment to FFA for Pacific Island States

The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) Secretariat has received US$60 million from the United States, on behalf of the Pacific Island Parties to support the Treaty on Fisheries. The payment was received in December 2025.