[2] It is a framework agreement that sets an outline for the future development of trade and economic relations across the Forum region as a whole.
PACER provides for programmes of assistance to the island country members with trade facilitation and capacity building.
They called for a study to investigate the potential impacts of a move towards such a comprehensive framework and for an analysis of FIC needs in regard to capacity building, trade promotion and structural reform.
The Pacific Islands Air Services Agreement (PIASA) which came into force in October 2007 is intended to lead to a single aviation market and bring benefits in terms of increased access to air routes between Pacific Island Countries, more airline alliances and code-sharing arrangements, and cost savings for airlines and travellers.
Work is proceeding under the Pacific Plan on options for improving feeder shipping services to a number of small island states.