Pictured above: PNAO CEO, Dr. Sangaalofa Clark and FFA DG, Noan Pakop, initialing the addendum

The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) and the Parties to the Nauru Agreement (PNA) Office have reaffirmed their commitment to sustainable fisheries management through the initialing of an addendum to their existing Memorandum of Understanding. Through the updated agreement, both organizations will work closely to advance priority areas under the East New Britain Initiative.

The addendum formalizes enhanced collaboration between the two organizations in implementing the East New Britain Initiative Strategic Implementation Plan, a key regional effort aimed at strengthening sustainable tuna fisheries, improving economic returns for Pacific Island countries, and building on the successes of fisheries  management in the region. 

The signing ceremony captured the heads of both organizations, PNAO CEO, Dr. Sangaalofa Clark and FFA DG, Noan Pakop, initialing the addendum, underscoring a shared vision for deeper cooperation and coordinated action. The partnership builds on longstanding collaboration between FFA and the PNA Office, aligning technical expertise, policy support, and regional strategies to deliver tangible outcomes across member countries.