Economic
Preparation intensifies for 2026 Pacific Leaders Meeting in Palau
Palau is finalizing preparations to host the 2026 Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in Koror, focusing on economic growth and regional cooperation.
Palau is ramping up plans to host the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in Koror from August 30 to September 4, 2026. Under the theme “BELAU – Building Economies: Life. Action. Unity,” the government is coordinating with the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat to advance economic and regional priorities. Discussions have centered on logistics, venue readiness, and harnessing the event to promote investment, tourism, and infrastructure development. Hosting this major regional forum is expected to boost Palau’s economy through increased visitor spending and heightened international visibility, while reinforcing its role as a hub for Pacific economic and political dialogue.
- Status
- active
- Location
- Koror, Palau
- Date added
- 2026-03-26 07:20 UTC
- Last updated
- 2026-03-26 07:20 UTC
- Source
- Island Times
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