Pacific ACP-EU Deal Push: Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr. urged Pacific ACP states to ratify the EU’s 20-year Samoa Agreement, aimed at boosting political, economic and social cooperation. PNG–Niue Cooperation Framework: Papua New Guinea and Niue signed a framework agreement to expand trade, investment, tourism, education, health, agriculture, climate resilience and infrastructure work. Smaller Island Priorities: Smaller Island States leaders backed a united push for reliable air/sea transport, stronger fisheries development, regional procurement and health workforce support, plus easier access to climate finance. PRF Community Funding: The Pacific Resilience Facility is taking 14 community projects to pre-COP events and COP31, with up to US$20,000 each for water security, food production, coastal restoration, sanitation, renewable energy and resilience. Cook Islands Port Plan: The US and New Zealand announced a US$60m deep-sea port at Penrhyn, with NZ managing construction, as Pacific geopolitics intensify. Niue WWI Memorials: 39 headstones were delivered to Niue to honour First World War servicemen, with installations planned across villages. Realm Leaders Meeting: Luxon hosted the first Realm leaders’ meeting with Cook Islands, Niue and Tokelau, focusing on shared security, economic challenges and regional cooperation ahead of Palau’s forum.