US says it has agreed Pacific Islands partnership, offering 'big dollar' aid

US says it has agreed Pacific Islands partnership, offering 'big dollar' aid

The US said at a summit with Pacific island leaders that it had agreed on a partnership for the future with them and held out the prospect of "big dollar" help as it hopes to stem China's influence.

US agrees to Pacific Islands partnership, offers 'big dollar' aid to stem China's influence

Addressing the summit, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the two sides have a 'shared vision for the future and a determination to build that future together.'

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state department - The United States says it has reached a "shared vision" of partnership with Pacific Island nations, including new pledges o

US suggests all Pacific leaders set to join historic partnership declaration – including Solomon Islands

Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Pacific Island nations have agreed to a "new partnership" with the United States on day one of the leaders' summit and suggests all 12 countries are onboard to sign a historic US-Pacific declaration.

With summit, US hopes to restore Pacific Island influence eroded by China

To address issues of greatest concern to Pacific Islanders, the US says it is focusing on climate change, education, investment, trade and recovery from Covid-19.