Yokohama to host the 11th Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting (PALM11)

On June 17, Chief Cabinet Secretary Kihara announced that the 11th Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting (PALM11) will be held in Yokohama in the summer of 2027.

PALM (Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting) is a summit hosted by the Government of Japan every three years since 1997 to strengthen ties with Pacific Island countries and territories across Micronesia, Melanesia, and Polynesia.

Yokohama has a strong track record as a host city for major international conferences, including the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting (2010) and four editions of the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) in 2008, 2013, 2019, and 2025. PALM11 will be the first Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting ever held in Yokohama.

The summit brings together leaders from Pacific Island countries and territories to exchange views on issues of shared interest, including climate change. Yokohama will take this opportunity to showcase its initiatives toward a circular economy, sustainability, and global talent development, while building momentum for GREEN×EXPO 2027.

We look forward to welcoming leaders and delegates from across the Pacific and further strengthening our partnerships for a sustainable future.

[About the Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting]

This is a summit organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan (MOFA) and has been held in Japan every three years since 1997. The participating countries and regions in PALM10 included 18 Pacific Island countries and regions plus Japan, covering a wide range of topics such as natural resources, climate change, development, the oceans, peace, and security.