The Pacific Alliance—a trade bloc comprising Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Peru—recently celebrated its 14th anniversary and held the first 2025 meeting of its High-Level Group. Discussions focused on expanding integration by 2030, including the potential for more member countries and enhanced free movement of people, goods, capital, and services[2]. The progress of Costa Rica’s accession as a full member remains on the agenda, and strategic partners convened to analyze economic and investment prospects for the region. The Alliance continues to prioritize its role in the current global trade and political landscape while engaging in public dialogues and cultural activities that highlight the contributions of its member states[2].
The most recent High-Level Group meeting was hosted in Colombia, with Vice Ministers of Foreign Trade and Foreign Affairs leading the event[3]. Major items included reviewing Costa Rica’s membership process, assessing negotiations with candidate associate states, and overseeing preparations for the VI Cooperation Forum. Notably, a commemorative plaque was presented to Singapore, marking the entry into force of a trade agreement with Chile and Peru, reinforcing the Pacific Alliance’s commitment to deepening ties with Asia[3].
The historic foundation of the Alliance, established in April 2011 and operational since July 2015, continues to drive economic integration and cooperation. Colombia holds the rotating presidency for 2025, actively promoting the bloc’s objectives and engagement with both regional and international partners[3].
Meanwhile, the Pacific Partnership 2025 humanitarian mission is underway across the Indo-Pacific, with recent stops in Fiji and the Kingdom of Tonga[4][5]. This initiative emphasizes disaster response preparedness, health services, engineering projects, and community outreach, solidifying cooperation among host and partner nations such as the United States, New Zealand, Fiji, and Tonga. These efforts aim to enhance regional resilience, build enduring partnerships, and improve interoperability for disaster response and humanitarian assistance[4][5].
Recent weeks also saw technical and strategic meetings among the National Contact Points from all member states, focusing on dispute resolution mechanisms and ongoing cooperation projects[7]. Additionally, the successful completion of the VI Pacific Alliance Cooperation Forum in Cali underscored new opportunities and collaborative initiatives within the bloc[6].
References
- [2] Pacific Alliance celebrates 14 years since its creation and holds first meeting of the High-Level Group for 2025
- [3] High-Level meeting of the Pacific Alliance to be held in Colombia
- [4] Pacific Partnership 2025 Commences Mission Stop in Suva, Fiji
- [5] Pacific Partnership 2025 Commences Mission Stop in the Kingdom of Tonga, June 18, 2025
- [6] The VI Pacific Alliance Cooperation Forum successfully concludes in Cali
- [7] Pacific Alliance Latest News