New beginnings: just arrived in Brussels and looking forward to meeting new colleagues at EU diplomatic service European External Action Service - EEAS 🇪🇺 and European Commission Upcoming weeks will be full of meetings and briefings, with important focus on preparing for confirmation hearing European Parliament

In the meeting with young people and civil society from Tonga we discussed gender equality, education and future prospects of young generation in Pacific Islands. I’m glad that the EU Youth Sounding Board for the Pacific will be established in the near future.

Commissioner Urpilainen's press conference during the 53rd Pacific Island Forum Leader's Meeting 2024 in the Media Center. European External Action Service - EEAS 🇪🇺 EU International Partnerships 🇪🇺 Pacific Islands Forum EU Pacific 🇪🇺

Family photo of Commissioner Jutta Urpilainen with EU Member States also attending the 53rd Pacific Island Forum Leaders' Meeting. Reinforcing the work of the Team Europe 🇪🇺 in Nuku'alofa, Tonga 🇹🇴!

Participation of the European Union 🇪🇺 in the Pacific Islands Forum Partners' Dialogue, a great opportunity to recall to the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders the close relationship of the European Union with the Pacific countries. European External Action Service - EEAS 🇪🇺 EU International Partnerships 🇪🇺 EU Pacific 🇪🇺

Pacific Islands Forum Leaders’ session with Dialogue Partners, chaired by Prime Minister of 🇹🇴 Hon. Hu’akavameiliku. 🇪🇺remains committed to supporting the the implementation of the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent. EU Pacific 🇪🇺

🇪🇺 is committed to supporting communities in Tonga in strengthening their resilience through addressing water and sanitation challenges. Commissioner Jutta Urpilainen had an opportunity to see first results of the project implemented in Tongatapu communities. EU Pacific 🇪🇺

Regional Kava strategy launched in Tonga 🇹🇴 on the sideline of the ForumLeaders Meeting Pacific Islands Forum EU Pacific 🇪🇺 Siaosi Sovaleni - Huakavameiliku

Today in Tonga I visited an EU funded project that aims to provide a healthy living environment for everyone. It offers accessible sanitation and hygiene facilities to most vulnerable households. There’s still work to do to ensure people have basic needs everywhere in the world.

Youth & civil society representatives gathered in Nuku'alofa 🇹🇴 where they presented to 🇪🇺 Commissioner Jutta Urpilainen key recommendations focused on: 🌱 Climate action 🤝 Human rights 💪 Youth empowerment aiming to strengthen the #EUPacific partnership. Full document here 👇

The strategy to promote and protect the unique product of the Pacific - kava - is launched! 🇪🇺 supported this process through our regional economic integration project implemented by Pacific Islands Forum . EU Pacific 🇪🇺

Participating in the side event "People centered fit for purpose Public Finance" organised by UN Development PIANGO Pacific 2030 the Pacific Islands Association of Non-governmental Organisations & EU Pacific 🇪🇺.Event focused on the promotion of accountable public finances to serve Pacific People

The European Union and Pacific strengthen their partnership at the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in Tonga. #PIFLM53 Press release: europa.eu/!XXYfnK

Beautiful day at the Kingdom of Tonga with the launch of the the Citizen Budget Guide part of UNDP Pacific Office in Fiji and EU Pacific 🇪🇺 at the #PFM side event #PublicFinanceManagement Follow the money! #accountability @ilolahia_es Vani Catanasiga Sepesa S Rasili

European Commissioner for International Partnerships Jutta Urpilainen announced full disbursement of the final €1.2 million Budget Support payment under the first phase of the Vanuatu Value Chain Programme supporting national policies for climate-resilient development.

🇩🇪Special Envoy to the Pacific had a wonderful dinner with 🇩🇪Honorary Consul Karl Sanft and 🇪🇺EU Ambassador to the Pacific Barbara Plinkert . Great opportunity to catch up on 🇩🇪 -🇪🇺-🇹🇴 relations and strengthen our partnerships in the region! #PacificRelations #Germany #EU #Tonga

A truly memorable #PIFLM53 week in Tonga is coming to its end. Mālō 🇹🇴 from EU Pacific 🇪🇺 for the great hospitality, making us feel at home on the Friendly Island.

Great news, the European Investment Bank is particularly active in Small Island Developing Sates (SIDS) with projects in Barbados 🇧🇧 in the Caribbean and in Kiribati 🇰🇮 in the Pacific. SIDS are our strongest partners in the fight against climate change. EUinBarbados EU Pacific 🇪🇺 European External Action Service - EEAS 🇪🇺

Today in Suva, the European Union and Rotary Pacific Water for Life Foundation hosted an inspiring inter-tertiary #climatechange debate. Students from The University of Fiji and Fiji National University came together to discuss and debate crucial topics on inclusive climate adaptation and mitigation.

EU-funded Project helps MSP expand essential healthcare access in remote Fijian communities.   Launched today, the  Mobile Clinic Bus at Vatukorosia Village, Naitasiri seeks to bridge the gap in healthcare access and promote long-term community wellness in Fiji.