Baron Waqa has been appointed as the new Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat.
Waqa has held multiple leadership roles at the national, regional and global levels.
While welcoming the new Secretary General during a special traditional ceremony at the Forum Secretariat last night, Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says he is looking forward working with Waqa as he has wealth of experience.
The Prime Minister says the Pacific countries are working towards economic recovery and stability as climate change remains the greatest threat impacting our ability to meet the development aspirations.
Rabuka adds that he is confident that the Blue Pacific is in safe hands.
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