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Administrator Power travels to Papua New Guinea and Fiji

In August, Administrator Samantha Power will travel to Papua New Guinea and Fiji to emphasize the U.S. government's commitment to the region and highlight USAID's efforts in the Pacific Islands to make an enduring, positive impact across the diverse countries where USAID works. 

Delivering on President Biden’s 2022 promise at the U.S.-Pacific Islands Summit, Administrator Power will officially reestablish the USAID/Pacific Islands Mission in Suva, Fiji, and formally elevate USAID’s presence in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea to a Country Representative Office covering Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu. At these launch events, Administrator Power will underscore the United States' commitment to advancing a more resilient Pacific Islands region, one that can better respond and adapt to climate and disaster impacts and economic shocks, with strong political systems that champion democratic values, good governance, human rights, as well as promote equity and inclusion for all. 

In addition to the launch events, Administrator Power will visit USAID initiatives in both Papua New Guinea and Fiji, and meet with government officials, USAID partners, local leaders and communities, including women and youth, and private sector partners. 

While in Fiji, Administrator Power will also deliver remarks at this year’s Chiefs of Defense Conference, co-hosted by the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command and the Republic of Fiji Military Forces.

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Administrator Samantha Power Visits Nadi, Fiji

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Jessica Jennings:‎

Administrator Samantha Power Speaks at the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Chiefs of Defense (CHOD) Conference

Today, I want to do three things: briefly describe how the main elements of American foreign policy fit together, introduce you to the range of work that USAID does around the world, and describe how defense and development actors can work together to combat perhaps the greatest threat to lasting peace: the existential threat of climate change.

Administrator Power Speaks with Press in Nadi, Fiji

Ultimately, self-reliance is the objective. In so many countries in so many communities, no one likes dependence. I think all of us can speak in our own lives. We want to control our destinies to have agency. And we at USAID, want to do things in a manner where over time that agency really lives at the community level. 

Administrator Samantha Power's Keynote Address at the University of South Pacific

We know that the most important thing we need to do is to listen, particularly to young leaders, to learn about the solutions you’re pursuing, and the ideas that you have for how our investments could accelerate progress. So we will partner closely with local leaders, civil society, and faith based organizations – not just governments – as we chart a course together.

Administrator Samantha Power at a Press Gaggle at the University of the South Pacific

It's clear that many individuals who come from a great university like this would like to stay in their own communities, make their own country better. But key to that will be enhanced economic opportunity, more inclusive growth, lasting recovery, of course, from the effects of the pandemic, and critically, investments in making Fiji and other Pacific Islands more resilient to extreme weather events and the climate crisis that is upon us all. We had an interesting exchange, as well, about the importance of governance and how critical it is for islands in the Pacific, Pacific countries, all countries globally, to invest in the security of their people, economic opportunity for their people, but also governance and human rights.

Administrator Samantha Power Visits Suva, Fiji

Today, Administrator Samantha Power began her trip to Fiji in Suva, with a traditional welcome ceremony, a sevusevu, where she was greeted by Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs Lenora Qereqeretabua. The Administrator thanked the Government of Fiji for the warm welcome and highlighted the longstanding, historic relationship between the United States and Fiji. 

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