The United States Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau will visit Hawaii, Tonga and two other Pacific Islands countries, Fiji, and Samoa for high-level meetings from February 22 to March 2, 2026.
The Deputy Secretary will first visit Hawaii, with the company of the Commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM) Admiral Samuel J. Paparo to co-host “The Pacific Agenda: Investment, Security, and Shared Prosperity Summit” at the East-West Center in Honolulu, Hawaii.
The U.S. Department of State said today that, "At the Summit, the Deputy Secretary will meet with leaders from the Pacific Islands and U.S. business executives to encourage American investment in the Pacific Islands. He will also meet with like-minded partners and allies to coordinate regional investment efforts."
"This summit advances America First priorities by promoting commercial diplomacy, strengthening U.S. partnerships with Pacific Island countries and territories, and expanding collaboration in critical industries."
Following the summit, the Deputy Secretary will then travel to the South Pacific for official meetings in Tonga, Fiji, and Samoa.
"During his trip, he will highlight commercial initiatives and reaffirm the strong and enduring ties between the United States and Pacific island nations, including through meetings with traditional leaders," the U.S. Department of State stated.
