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US officials say pact with strategically key Pacific island nations underscores American commitment
Read full article: US officials say pact with strategically key Pacific island nations underscores American commitmentU.S. officials say newly-approved legislation providing billions of dollars in funding for three strategically important Pacific island nations is an important sign of American commitment, which comes amid warnings China is actively trying to pry them away from Washington’s sphere of influence.
US will establish diplomatic ties with the Cook Islands and Niue as Biden hosts Pacific leaders
Read full article: US will establish diplomatic ties with the Cook Islands and Niue as Biden hosts Pacific leadersPresident Joe Biden is set to establish diplomatic relations Monday with two South Pacific nations, the Cook Islands and Niue, as his administration aims to show to Pacific Island leaders that's committed to increasing American presence in the region.
Hopes for historic Pacific visit dashed after Biden cancels trip to Papua New Guinea
Read full article: Hopes for historic Pacific visit dashed after Biden cancels trip to Papua New GuineaPapua New Guinea had declared next Monday a public holiday in anticipation of an historic visit by U.S. President Joe Biden.
US nears new cooperation deals with Pacific Island nations
Read full article: US nears new cooperation deals with Pacific Island nationsThe Biden administration is nearing deals with two Pacific Island nations to extend their special ties with the United States, as U.S.-China rivalry for influence in the region heats up.
US moves to reopen Solomon Islands embassy to counter China
Read full article: US moves to reopen Solomon Islands embassy to counter ChinaThe Biden administration is plowing ahead with plans to open a U.S. embassy in the Solomon Islands in a bid to counter China's increasing assertiveness in the Pacific.
Biden uses $130M in frozen Egypt aid to help Pacific Islands
Read full article: Biden uses $130M in frozen Egypt aid to help Pacific IslandsThe Biden administration will pay for $130 million in new climate initiatives for Pacific Island nations by reallocating money that originally been earmarked for military assistance for Egypt.
Biden vows US commitment to Pacific Islands at summit
Read full article: Biden vows US commitment to Pacific Islands at summitPresident Joe Biden has told visiting leaders from more than a dozen Pacific Island countries that the U.S. is committed to bolstering its presence in their region and becoming a more collaborative partner as they face the “existential threat” of climate change.