THE Government of the Republic of China (Taiwan) and the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) have signed a new Cooperation Agreement to support the Office of the Pacific Ocean Commissioner (OPOC) from 2025 to 2027.
The agreement, signed at the PIFS office in Suva last week, marked a significant step in regional efforts toward sustainable ocean governance, the two parties said in a statement.
Speaking at the signing ceremony, Representative of the Taipei Trade Office in Fiji Joseph Chow, who signed on behalf of the trade office, emphasised the significance of the agreement as a new milestone in Taiwan’s partnership with PIFS.
“Since 2010, the Pacific Islands Forum has led efforts to protect marine ecosystems and strengthen ocean governance,” he said.
“Taiwan is proud to support these initiatives and to work alongside Pacific nations in tackling climate change, safeguarding marine resources, and promoting a sustainable blue economy.”
