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Pacific Islands Forum meeting in turmoil after several leaders pull out of Palau summit

The Guardian Australia - World · 30 August 2026 at 5:22 pm

Pacific Islands Forum meeting in turmoil after several leaders pull out of Palau summit

Solomon Islands prime minister cancels his appearance, along with leaders from Fiji, Vanuatu and Samoa Several leaders have pulled out of a the Pacific Islands Forum leaders’ meeting in Palau at the eleventh hour.

Solomon Islands prime minister, Matthew Wale, has cancelled his appearance after a no-confidence motion was lodged against him at home by the Solomon Islands home affairs minister, Manasseh Maelanga.

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Pacific Islands Forum meeting in turmoil after several leaders pull out of Palau summit

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