Suva, Fiji — August 8, 2025
Police Minister and Acting Minister for ICT Hon. Peter L. Tsiamalili Jnr at the opening of the 2nd Pacific ICT Ministers Dialogue at the Pacific Islands Forum Headquarters in Suva, delivered a strong call to action, urging regional leaders to embrace the Pacific’s unique geography as a strategic asset in global digital development.
“The Pacific is not just a collection of small islands — it is a vast digital frontier,” said Hon. Tsiamalili.
With one of the world’s largest ocean and airspaces, the Blue Pacific faces distinct challenges in building resilient and inclusive digital infrastructure. Many island nations continue to grapple with limited connectivity, high costs, and vulnerability to cyber threats.
“Our geography demands innovation — from satellite connectivity to undersea cables and cross-border cybersecurity,” Hon. Tsiamalili emphasized. “Our big ocean and big airspace are not barriers — they are assets that position the Pacific as a digital gateway between continents.”
The Dialogue brings together ICT ministers and regional stakeholders to align on shared priorities, including digital sovereignty, infrastructure investment, and regional cooperation. Hon. Tsiamalili underscored the importance of ensuring that Pacific nations are not left behind in the global digital transformation.
“As custodians of this vast ocean of data pathways and digital potential, we must ensure that digital infrastructure is inclusive, sovereign, and future-ready.”
