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South Pacific Defence Ministers’ Meeting (SPDMM) held in Viña del Mar, Chile.
South Pacific Defence Ministers’ Meeting (SPDMM) held in Viña del Mar, Chile.
The South Pacific Defence Ministers’ Meeting (SPDMM) was held in Chile on 22 to 24 October 2025. SPDMM is the premier ministerial dialogue for regional Defence ministers to discuss defence and security cooperation in the South Pacific. Members of SPDMM are Australia, Chile, the French Republic, the Kingdom of Tonga, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, and the Republic of Fiji. Officials from Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States attended as observers, as well as Mr Baron Waqa, Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum, as a special guest.
SPDMM press conference. The South Pacific Defence Ministers’ Meeting (SPDMM) was held in Chile on 22 to 24 October 2025. SPDMM is the premier ministerial dialogue for regional Defence ministers to discuss defence and security cooperation in the South Pacific. Members of SPDMM are Australia, Chile, the French Republic, the Kingdom of Tonga, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, and the Republic of Fiji. Officials from Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States attended as observers, as well as Mr Baron Waqa, Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum, as a special guest.
The South Pacific Defence Ministers’ Meeting (SPDMM) was held in Chile on 22 to 24 October 2025. SPDMM is the premier ministerial dialogue for regional Defence ministers to discuss defence and security cooperation in the South Pacific. Members of SPDMM are Australia, Chile, the French Republic, the Kingdom of Tonga, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, and the Republic of Fiji. Officials from Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States attended as observers, as well as Mr Baron Waqa, Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum, as a special guest.
His Royal Highness Crown Prince Tupoutoʻa ʻUlukalala of Tonga at the South Pacific Defence Ministers’ Meeting (SPDMM) held in Viña del Mar, Chile.
New Zealand Associate Defence Minister Chris Penk and delegation at the South Pacific Defence Ministers’ Meeting (SPDMM) held in Viña del Mar, Chile.
Minister for Defence the Hon Dr Billy Joseph MP, and delegation at the South Pacific Defence Ministers’ Meeting (SPDMM) held in Viña del Mar, Chile.
French Delegation at the South Pacific Defence Ministers’ Meeting (SPDMM) held in Viña del Mar, Chile.
Fijian Minister for Defence and Veterans’ Affairs, The Hon. Pio Tikoduadua at the South Pacific Defence Ministers’ Meeting (SPDMM) held in Viña del Mar, Chile.
Holly Matley, Head, SPDMM Secretariat with Commander Pacific Response Group Lieutenant Colonel Scott Hill at the South Pacific Defence Ministers’ Meeting (SPDMM) held in Viña del Mar, Chile.
The Japanese delegation at the South Pacific Defence Ministers’ Meeting (SPDMM) held in Viña del Mar, Chile.
The United States delegation at the South Pacific Defence Ministers’ Meeting (SPDMM) held in Viña del Mar, Chile.
The Secretary General, Pacific Islands Forum, Baron Waqa at the South Pacific Defence Ministers’ Meeting (SPDMM) held in Viña del Mar, Chile.
The United Kingdom delegation at the South Pacific Defence Ministers’ Meeting (SPDMM) held in Viña del Mar, Chile.
Chilean Undersecretary of Defense, Ricardo Montero Allende, at the South Pacific Defence Ministers’ Meeting (SPDMM) held in Viña del Mar, Chile.
Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, the Hon Richard Marles MP, at the South Pacific Defence Ministers’ Meeting (SPDMM) held in Viña del Mar, Chile.
Holly Matley, Head, SPDMM Secretariat at the South Pacific Defence Ministers’ Meeting (SPDMM) held in Viña del Mar, Chile.
Rapanui dancers at the South Pacific Defence Ministers’ Meeting (SPDMM) held in Viña del Mar, Chile.
Plenary at the South Pacific Defence Ministers’ Meeting (SPDMM) held in Viña del Mar, Chile.
Officials at the South Pacific Defence Ministers’ Meeting (SPDMM) held in Viña del Mar, Chile.
At the South Pacific Defence Ministers’ Meeting (SPDMM) held in Viña del Mar, Chile.
South Pacific Defence Ministers’ Meeting (SPDMM) held in Viña del Mar, Chile.
South Pacific Defence Ministers’ Meeting (SPDMM) held in Viña del Mar, Chile.
The South Pacific Defence Ministers’ Meeting (SPDMM) was held in Chile on 22 to 24 October 2025. SPDMM is the premier ministerial dialogue for regional Defence ministers to discuss defence and security cooperation in the South Pacific. Members of SPDMM are Australia, Chile, the French Republic, the Kingdom of Tonga, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, and the Republic of Fiji. Officials from Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States attended as observers, as well as Mr Baron Waqa, Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum, as a special guest.
SPDMM press conference. The South Pacific Defence Ministers’ Meeting (SPDMM) was held in Chile on 22 to 24 October 2025. SPDMM is the premier ministerial dialogue for regional Defence ministers to discuss defence and security cooperation in the South Pacific. Members of SPDMM are Australia, Chile, the French Republic, the Kingdom of Tonga, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, and the Republic of Fiji. Officials from Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States attended as observers, as well as Mr Baron Waqa, Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum, as a special guest.
The South Pacific Defence Ministers’ Meeting (SPDMM) was held in Chile on 22 to 24 October 2025. SPDMM is the premier ministerial dialogue for regional Defence ministers to discuss defence and security cooperation in the South Pacific. Members of SPDMM are Australia, Chile, the French Republic, the Kingdom of Tonga, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, and the Republic of Fiji. Officials from Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States attended as observers, as well as Mr Baron Waqa, Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum, as a special guest.
His Royal Highness Crown Prince Tupoutoʻa ʻUlukalala of Tonga at the South Pacific Defence Ministers’ Meeting (SPDMM) held in Viña del Mar, Chile.
New Zealand Associate Defence Minister Chris Penk and delegation at the South Pacific Defence Ministers’ Meeting (SPDMM) held in Viña del Mar, Chile.
Minister for Defence the Hon Dr Billy Joseph MP, and delegation at the South Pacific Defence Ministers’ Meeting (SPDMM) held in Viña del Mar, Chile.
French Delegation at the South Pacific Defence Ministers’ Meeting (SPDMM) held in Viña del Mar, Chile.
Fijian Minister for Defence and Veterans’ Affairs, The Hon. Pio Tikoduadua at the South Pacific Defence Ministers’ Meeting (SPDMM) held in Viña del Mar, Chile.
Holly Matley, Head, SPDMM Secretariat with Commander Pacific Response Group Lieutenant Colonel Scott Hill at the South Pacific Defence Ministers’ Meeting (SPDMM) held in Viña del Mar, Chile.
The Japanese delegation at the South Pacific Defence Ministers’ Meeting (SPDMM) held in Viña del Mar, Chile.
The United States delegation at the South Pacific Defence Ministers’ Meeting (SPDMM) held in Viña del Mar, Chile.
The Secretary General, Pacific Islands Forum, Baron Waqa at the South Pacific Defence Ministers’ Meeting (SPDMM) held in Viña del Mar, Chile.
The United Kingdom delegation at the South Pacific Defence Ministers’ Meeting (SPDMM) held in Viña del Mar, Chile.
Chilean Undersecretary of Defense, Ricardo Montero Allende, at the South Pacific Defence Ministers’ Meeting (SPDMM) held in Viña del Mar, Chile.
Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, the Hon Richard Marles MP, at the South Pacific Defence Ministers’ Meeting (SPDMM) held in Viña del Mar, Chile.
Holly Matley, Head, SPDMM Secretariat at the South Pacific Defence Ministers’ Meeting (SPDMM) held in Viña del Mar, Chile.
Rapanui dancers at the South Pacific Defence Ministers’ Meeting (SPDMM) held in Viña del Mar, Chile.
Plenary at the South Pacific Defence Ministers’ Meeting (SPDMM) held in Viña del Mar, Chile.
Officials at the South Pacific Defence Ministers’ Meeting (SPDMM) held in Viña del Mar, Chile.
At the South Pacific Defence Ministers’ Meeting (SPDMM) held in Viña del Mar, Chile.











