U.S., Australia, Japan, New Zealand, United Kingdom form group to boost economic, diplomatic ties
The United States, Australia, Japan, New Zealand and the United Kingdom launched an informal group aimed at boosting economic and diplomatic ties with Pacific island nations, the White House said on Friday.
The group, dubbed Partners in the Blue Pacific , will seek to support Pacific regionalism and strengthen economic ties between the Pacific islands and the rest of the world. White House Indo-Pacific co-ordinator Kurt Campbell said on Thursday he expects more high-level U.S. officials to visit Pacific island countries as Washington steps up its engagement to counter China in the strategically important region.
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