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Biden to open embassies in Cook Islands, Niue as he welcomes Pacific leaders for Washington summit

President Biden recently announced the recognition of the Cook Islands and Niue as Pacific islands nations, signaling a commitment to deepen cooperation in the region. This move aims to tackle the challenges that matter most to people's lives in these nations and expand the enduring partnership between the US and the Pacific Islands.
In addition, Biden pledged to provide an additional $200 million in funding to support projects in the region. These projects aim to mitigate the effects of climate change, promote economic growth, combat illegal fishing, and improve public health. This funding demonstrates the US's commitment to working together with the Pacific Islands to address complex global challenges.
The summit also provided an opportunity for the Pacific Islands to develop partnerships for prosperity. The Cook Islands Prime Minister described it as a chance to strengthen ties and expand cooperation. This shows the importance of collaboration and building strong relationships in the face of China's growing influence in the region.

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News18 India

Biden Hosts Pacific Island Leaders to Counter China's Ever-Growing Influence

Biden hosts Pacific island leaders to counter China's influence, offering infrastructure funding, maritime cooperation, and new embassies

2 months ago·India

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The Guardian

Biden pledges $40bn to Pacific islands as summit seeks to reassert influence

Leaders of Pacific island states have been given star treatment in Washington but Chinese influence is the spectre at the feastJoe Biden has offered $40bn in economic aid to Pacific islands at a White House meeting with leaders from the region aimed at bolstering US engagement in the face of growing a growing Chinese presence.The president also announced formal US recognition of two new island nations, the Cook Islands and Niue, at the start of …

2 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Hindu

U.S. will establish diplomatic ties with the Cook Islands and Niue as Biden hosts Pacific leaders

U.S. President Joe Biden to establish diplomatic ties with Cook Islands, Niue as part of Pacific strategy. He'll host Pacific Island leaders for two-day summit to discuss climate change, economic growth, and sustainable development. U.S. to add $810M in aid to region, open embassies in Solomon Islands and Tonga.

2 months ago·India

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The Independent

Biden to open embassies in Cook Islands, Niue as he welcomes Pacific leaders for Washington summit

President Joe Biden is set to announce the U.S. will open new embassies in the South Pacific islands of Cook Islands and Niue

2 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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NDTV

Biden To Host Pacific Island Leaders In US Charm Offensive Against China

President Joe Biden will host a second summit with Pacific island leaders this week, part of a U.S. charm offensive to block further Chinese inroads into a strategic region Washington has long considered its own backyard.

2 months ago·New Delhi, India

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Associated Press News

US will establish diplomatic ties with the Cook Islands and Niue as Biden hosts Pacific leaders

President 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

2 months ago·United States

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