Secretary General Baron Divavesi Waqa
6th Teieniwa Vision Anniversary Celebration
Opening Remarks- 18th February 2026
“Teieniwa Vision at Six: Integrity, Leadership, and Resilience in the Blue Pacific”
• Distinguished Leaders,
• Honourable Ministers,
• Excellencies, Members of the Diplomatic Corps
• Representatives of civil society and youth
• Development partners
• Ladies and gentlemen
It is an honour to join you today to mark the 6th anniversary of the Teieniwa Vision — a significant milestone in our region’s ongoing journey towards good governance, transparency, and accountability. At the heart of this vision is the symbol of the “sailing canoe,” which represents our Pacific identity and the region’s unified efforts to combat corruption.
Across our Blue Pacific Continent, governments, institutions, and communities, have advanced the implementation of the Vision, strengthening integrity systems despite the added complexities of geopolitical shifts, climate change, and the impacts of COVID 19. This important work reinforces public trust and the credibility of our regional institutions.
As we commemorate this occasion, we reaffirm our shared commitment to upholding the highest standards of ethical leadership and fostering a culture where corruption cannot take root. This work is central to achieving our broader regional aspirations under the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent, recognising that integrity and accountability underpin sustainable development, climate resilience, human rights, and social inclusion.
The Pacific Islands Forum remains steadfast in its commitment to supporting member states through strengthened coordination, sustained capacity building, and robust monitoring and reporting. You can be assured that this support will continue with consistency and resolve.
As the Teieniwa Vision itself affirms, we “commit to Pacific Unity Against Corruption, recognising that all of our progress and aspirations for a peaceful, harmonious and prosperous Pacific cannot be realised unless we address corruption”.
Guided by this collective pledge, the Teieniwa Vision stands not simply as a declaration, but as an enduring covenant - carrying us with confidence toward a Pacific future defined by integrity, unity, and enduring hope.
With those few words, I thank you again for your presence here today, Tubwa Kor.
ENDS
