Bainimarama welcomes Henry Puna’s appointment as the new Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum

Former Cook Islands Prime Minister, Henry Puna is the new Secretary-General of the Pacific Islands Forum.

The outgoing secretary-general, Papua New Guinea's Dame Meg-Taylor had been in the role for over six years.

Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says Puna has Fiji's unwavering support.

Bainimarama says he has known Puna as a fellow champ for the climate and, more recently, as a strong voice for the revival of tourism in the Pacific.

He adds our region faces serious challenges, none more so than those posed by climate change and the coronavirus pandemic.

Bainimarama says it is a time for unity and collective action, therefore, the Pacific Islands Forum will continue to be a place where we strengthen our bonds and develop strategies to pursue our common goals for development, peace and prosperity

Bainimarama says he trusts Puna will be a tireless advocate for our people and a positive force for regional unity.

I’ve known Henry as a fellow champ for the climate and, more recently, as a strong voice for the revival of tourism in the Pacific. He has Fiji's unwavering support as @ForumSEC SG. I trust he will be a tireless advocate for our people and a positive force for regional unity. pic.twitter.com/1JMzIrS3UV

— Frank Bainimarama (@FijiPM) February 4, 2021