Four Pacific Islands leaders to arrive in Vanuatu amid political crisis
Leaders from four Pacific Islands are meeting in Vanuatu to discuss declaring a "neutral" position amid the growing contest between the US and China. The leaders of Vanuatu, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Fiji, and New Caledonia's ruling FLNKS party will consider declaring a "region of peace and neutrality". These nations are strategically located in the South Pacific and have become a focal point for geopolitical tensions. The leaders will also discuss a proposed declaration on national security needs and whether to accept a West Papuan independence group as a member.