The United States unveiled its first-ever strategy for ties with Pacific island countries on Thursday, the second day of a summit with leaders from the region, pledging a long-term partnership that will see Washington ramp up diplomatic, economic and security cooperation with these nations amid growing Chinese clout.
¡°A great deal of the history of our world is going to be written in the Indo-Pacific over the coming years and decades,¡± U.S. President Joe Biden said at the start of a meeting with leaders and representatives from 14 Pacific island states in Washington, adding that this is why his administration is prioritizing a partnership with these countries.
¡°The security of America, quite frankly, and the world depends on your security and the security of the Pacific islands,¡± he told the gathered leaders.
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