Pacific Islands Forum

The summit at the East-West Center brings together Pacific island leaders, U.S. government and military officials and business executives to discuss investment, security and shared prosperity.

Lt. Gov. Josh Tenorio represents Guam at gathering in Solomon Islands.

The U.S. strengthened military ties in the Pacific region, with a historic visit to Fiji last week.

Turmoil over China’s push for influence in the Pacific has overshadowed the region’s most important diplomatic summit — the Pacific Islands Forum. The end of the summit exposed the tension over China’s expanding role in the region.

Guam and American Samoa have successfully upgraded their status in the Pacific region’s top regional body.