The Hon Pat Conroy, Minister for International Development & the Pacific meets with the Tuvalu cabinet at the Convention Centre, Funafuti, Tuvalu on August 29, 2023.
The Hon Pat Conroy, Minister for International Development & the Pacific undertakes a site visit of the Tuvalu Coastal Adaptation Project (TCAP) with Minister Seve Paeniu, Minister for Finance and Economic Development of Tuvalu (responsible for Climate Change) at the TCAP worksite in Funafuti, Tuvalu on August 29, 2023.
The Hon Pat Conroy, Minister for International Development & the Pacific at a State dinner hosted by the Hon Kausea Natano, Prime Minister of Tuvalu in Funafuti, Tuvalu on August 28, 2023. The dinner included speeches by Minister Conroy and Foreign Minister Panapasi followed by meal and Traditional “Fatele” celebration.
Minister Conroy travelled to Tuvalu to hear first-hand from the Government about its priorities and to continue to deepen our close partnership. He met with Prime Minister Kausea Natano and members of his Cabinet to discuss how the countries can work together to strengthen Tuvalu’s economic and environmental resilience. The visit is a key opportunity to advance our shared interests in a strong and united Pacific Islands Forum. Tuvalu is a global leader in climate action. During the visit, Minister Conroy reaffirmed Australia’s commitment to ambitious climate action. He also visited the Tuvalu Coastal Adaptation Project to see the critical work Australia is supporting to protect the lives, livelihoods and culture of Tuvaluans in the face of climate change.
Meeting with Tuvalu Cabinet
Host country attendees:
• PM Natano
• Minister Panapasi
• Cabinet members
Australian attendees:
• Minister Conroy
• A/g High Commissioner David Slattery
• Ms Bianca Birdsall, Senior Advisor, MIDPO
• Ms Elizabeth Peak, Head, Office of the Pacific
• Ms Celeste Powell, Assistant Secretary, Pacific Partnerships
• Mr Brenton Garlick, High Commissioner designate
• Mr Louis Henley, Director, Nauru and Tuvalu Section (Notetaker)