Pacific leaders outside the White House [Source: Fiji One News]
(Washington DC)– Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka of Fiji is honored to attend the US-Pacific Leaders Summit, hosted by President Joe Biden at the White House.
This summit, the second of its kind, brings together Pacific Island leaders under the umbrella of the 18-nation Pacific Islands Forum, reaffirming the strong bonds of partnership and cooperation that exist between the United States and the Pacific island nations.
During the welcoming ceremony, President Biden made several significant announcements aimed at enhancing relations and addressing the shared challenges faced by our region:
The United States officially recognized the sovereignty and independence of two more Pacific island nations, the Cook Islands and Niue, reinforcing the importance of self-determination and self-governance for all nations.
The United States pledged to provide financial support for infrastructure development in the region, including efforts to improve internet connectivity through undersea cables.
The U.S. is committed to promoting sustainable and resilient infrastructure that benefits the people of the Pacific….
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