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Micronesian leaders to PIF: China and Taiwan are to be treated "equally"

Micronesian leaders to PIF: China and Taiwan are to be treated "equally"

Koror- Leaders of the Micronesian region “strongly encouraged” that Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) and its Secretariat recognized equally the participation of China and Taiwan in regional meetings, amid the Chinese Communist Party’s alleged push to isolate the government of Taipei. “The presidents and heads of delegation strongly encouraged that the PIF and the Secretariat establish a more respectful and fair policy regarding the conduct of PIF activities relating to the part

FSM, RMI support Guido’s presidency, Palau neutral on Venezuela crisis

FSM, RMI support Guido’s presidency, Palau neutral on Venezuela crisis

Koror- Palau President Tommy Remengesau Jr. said it will remain neutral on calls by powerful nations to Juan Guido’s claim on Venezuela presidency but instead called for the need for a dialogue to solve the country’s crisis. At the sidelines of the 19th Micronesian President’s Summit being held here in Palau, Remengesau said his country would be chairing the United Nations Credential Committee. The president said under the committee “new members of new governments have to sub

Palau leader says Micronesia will demand a stronger voice in the Pacific

Palau leader says Micronesia will demand a stronger voice in the Pacific

Koror- The Micronesian region should continue sounding its small but powerful voice to address the many of the concerns it faces- climate change, environmental degradation, combating illegal fishing and air transport service, Palau President Remengesau said yesterday. Remengesau highlighted that with a united front; the nations can work more effectively to address many of the concerns of the small island states. Participants in the 19th Micronesian President’s Summit take a b

Palau to host Micronesian Presidents' Summit this week

Palau to host Micronesian Presidents' Summit this week

Koror- Palau is hosting this year’s Micronesian President’s Summit, bringing together the chief executives of the independent countries of Micronesia including Palau, FSM, Marshall Islands, and for the first time, last year was expanded to include Kiribati and Nauru. Slated on February 20 and 21, the annual meeting of the Micronesian presidents is an opportunity to discuss issues of common concern at the national, regional and international levels.In last year’s summit held a

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