The World Health Organisation says the biennial meeting is an opportunity to develop a unified view of NCDs as a development priority rather than a health concern.
The WHO said Pacific Island countries are struggling to cope with NCDs, including childhood obesity and diabetes, which it says are a burden on health systems and Pacific economies.
It said the causes of NCDs are diverse, therefore, the solutions must be multi-sectoral.
Developing the Pacific's health workforce will also be brought to the attention of ministers.