Pacific Islands Forum Takes Place In Cairns - Day 3

CAIRNS, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 06: Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd walks with Papua New Guinea Sir Michael Somare during the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Retreat at Whitfield House on August 6, 2009 in Cairns, Australia. The Pacific Islands Forum is this year hosted by Australia, and illustrates Australia's committment to working with the Pacific Islands nations to create positive outcomes for the people of the Pacific. The 15 member countries attending the annual forum are Australia, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Kiribati, Nauru, New Zealand, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Republic of Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)