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

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The United States says it has agreed on a partnership with the Pacific Islands that offers the prospect of “big dollar” help to a region where China has been expanding its influence. US President Joe Biden is hosting leaders and representatives from 14 island nations for a two-day summit at the White House, as the country steps up engagement in the region.

Published 4 months ago · Washington, United States

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Reuters

U.S. says it has agreed Pacific Islands partnership, offering 'big dollar' aid

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

4 months ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

US strikes partnership deal with Pacific Island leaders at historic summit

US official says Pacific leaders endorsed joint statement one day after leaked documents showed discord among the group over proposals

4 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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Sydney Morning Herald

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4 months ago·Sydney, Australia

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South China Morning Post

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

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4 months ago·Hong Kong

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ABC Australia

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.

4 months ago·Australia

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Channel News Asia

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

WASHINGTON: The United States began a first-of-its-kind summit with Pacific island leaders on Wednesday (Sep 28), saying they had agreed a partnership for the future and holding out the prospect of "big dollar" help to a region where it hopes to stem China’s expanding influence. Leaders from 12 Pacific i

4 months ago·Singapore

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