Barbara Plinkert

A true privilege to witness the signing of the momentous #SamoaAgreement in Apia on 15 November 2023, starting a new era of multilateralism and partnership between the #EU and African, Caribbean and Pacific countries.

Great to meet @FriendFiji today, discussing opportunities for collaboration in developing the private sector and economoc empowerment in 🇫🇯. @EUPasifika

Grateful for the opportunity to address Pacific Islands Forum Economic Ministers @ForumSEC today. 🇪🇺 is committed supporting Pacific-led frameworks through Global Gateway and tailored cooperation on regional economic integration and connectivity. @EUPasifika

The EU supports Fiji in fostering national reconciliation by financing the Truth & Reconciliation Commission Chair & providing capacity building support. Today, the EU Ambassador to the Pacific, @BPlinkertEU visited the office of the Chair of the TRC Dr Marcus Brand & his team.

It was an honour to deliver remarks at the Pacific ACP Trade Ministers Meeting. Emphasised the commitment of the 🇪🇺to strengthen EU-Pacific trade relations, through cooperation under the Samoa agreement and the interim Economic Partnership Agreement. @EUPasifika @Trade_EU

Thank you @julielesaos for a great celebration of #BastilleDay this week in Suva, and congratulations to France! 🇫🇷🇪🇺 @ambafrancefj @EUPasifika

The EU Ambassador to the Pacific @BPlinkertEU addressed the Pacific ACP Trade Ministers Meeting in Suva today. Ambassador Plinkert said that the Pacific can count on the EU for unwavering support to unlocking the full potential of Pacific trade and regional integration.

Press Release: Fiji launches innovation hub with European Union, Australia, and New Zealand support. The Fiji Innovation Hub is a first-of-its-kind program dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs build inclusive, locally driven financial solutions. europa.eu/!tcvkHT

Today is EU Day for Victims of the Global Climate Crisis. Let’s remember the people & communities facing climate disasters globally, and commit to stronger climate action. We stand in solidarity for a safer future 🌍🕯️ ➡️ europa.eu/!K7DgPj

When earthquakes hit Vanuatu six months ago, Julia and husband lost almost everything. With support from the 🇪🇺, @UNMigration and partners, families like Julia’s are rebuilding their homes and lives with hope and resilience.

True delight to meet Ambassador Moses K Mose to discuss upcoming Pacific Islands Forum hosted by #SolomonIslands in #Honiara in September. #Pacific #GlobalGateway

🎉 Vanuatu launches NFIS 2 aligned with the goals of the joint Pacific Digital Economy Programme on: ✅ Expanding financial access in rural areas ✅ Boosting DFS adoption ✅ Strengthening financial & digital literacy PDEP is supported by @EUPasifika, @MFATNZ and @dfat

An absolutely stunning performance by the VOU Fijian Flying Circus! 🎪  We are thrilled to see these young talents flourish and proud to have supported their growth through the ACP-EU Culture Programme. Be sure to catch their shows in Suva and Nadi this July & August!

On the 2nd day of #UNOC3, French President Emmanuel Macron hosted in Nice 🇫🇷 the 6th Pacific-France Summit. On this occasion, he held bilateral meetings with His Excellency Taneti Maamau, President of #Kiribati 🇰🇮 and with His Excellency Feleti Teo, Prime Minister of #Tuvalu 🇹🇻.

Excellent week in Japan coming to an end, full of discussions and reflections with @eu_eeas and @EU_Partnerships, and colleagues🇪🇺Ambassadors in the Asia Pacific region, including a visit to #EUatExpo. @EUPasifika

Great visit today to @euatexpo as well as the 11 Pacific Island countries’ pavilions represented at #EXPO2025 in Osaka. #EUatExpo @EUPasifika

The EU is an Ocean union, and today we are proving it. The #EUOceanPact sets the EU long-term vision for ocean policies, sustaining the ocean that sustains us. One Ocean, one strategy to the benefit of the people, the economy, & the planet. ➡️ europa.eu/!WkyxGR

An honour to attend the festivities in Labasa to commemorate the contributions to Fiji’s development by its visionary leader Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna. @EUPasifika

A pleasure to attend the @Airbus STEM program with Hon. @aseriradrodro, Minister of Education, and Stephen Forshaw, Airbus Chief Representative Australia, and @julielesaos at Nadi Airport School, assembling solar portable lights for remote communities in Fiji. @EUPasifika

The fourth #EUFilmFestival in Fiji concluded yesterday in the presence of Na Tui Macuata, His Excellency Ratu Wiliame Katonivere, former President of Fiji, in Labasa.  Thank you to everyone who joined us in Suva and Labasa for this week long cinematic adventure.

An honour to attend the opening of the traditional meeting house, the Vale ni Bose, of the Great Council of Chiefs in Suva today.