The SPPKF idea was the brainchild of Sir Julius after his government successfully executed the granting of Independence for Vanuatu in 1980.
In his recollection of the proposal, Governor Chan said it was put forward to the Pacific Island’s Forum in 1981.
“We proposed for the formation of the South Pacific Peace Keeping force to help prevent any disorder in countries in the Pacific, if invited by heads of the troubled countries to assist,” he said.
However, Sir Julius said, Australia and New Zealand were not keen to support the proposal at the time.
