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At the PIF summit in Washington, US President Joe Biden promised the Pacific countries further aid. They should be supported in the fight against the climate crisis.
Biden makes new pledges to Pacific leaders
US President Joe Biden (right) stands with Prime Minister of the Cook Islands Mark Brown (centre) and Papua New Guinea leader James Marapeand at the White House. Photo: Getty Images United States President Joe Biden has met Pacific island leaders for a second White House summit in just over a year, part of a charm offensive aimed at curbing inroads by China into a region Washington considers strategically crucial.
Washington — The islands in the Pacific are already clearly feeling the consequences of climate change. The USA now wants to provide greater support to the region. This is also about sending a signal to China.
In view of rising sea levels, the Pacific Island states have been demanding more help from rich countries for a long time. At a summit in Washington, Joe Biden assures that the US has heard the calls. There should be more money to combat climate change.
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