Fiji's Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama is currently addressing the delegates from the 12 Pacific Island countries attending the Engaging With the Pacific Meeting at the Natadola Intercontinental Fiji Golf Resort and Spa.
Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama in his address is expected to lay out Fiji's road map for strategic framework for change.
The delegations were this morning accorded a traditional welcome ceremony.
Twelve countries have confirmed their participation for the meeting.
Among the 12 Pacific Island countries include Solomon Island Prime Minister Dr Derek Sikua, Kiribati President Anote Tong, Prime Minister for Tuvalu Apisai Ilemia, the Federated States of Micronesia led by Samson Petrick, and representatives from Niue, Tokelau and Wallis and Futuna.
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Michael Somare is expected to join the rest of the delegates later today and also arriving into the country this morning will be a representative from the Tongan government.
The Engaging with the Pacific meeting is expected to end this evening with a dinner hosted by Fiji's President Ratu Epeli Nailatikau.
Story by: Dreu Vukailagi & Ana Naisoro
