French President Emmanuel Macron at the NATO summit, Vilnius, Lithuania. Photo: Supplied / Stuff / Thomas Manch
French President Emmanuel Macron is embarking on a historic five-day trip of the Pacific.
He lands in New Caledonia's capital before making his heading to Papua New Guinea and Vanuatu.
French officals say it's the first time a French president will visit independent countries in the Pacific.
Eleisha Foon spoke to Islands Business, Correspondent, Nic Maclellan who is in Noumea ahead of Macron's arrival