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PM Modi to co-chair Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation Summit nex
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will co-chair the third Summit of the Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC III Summit) jointly with Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea James Marape next week.
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US opens embassy in Tonga in new move against China
Updated : 3 years ago IST
"We are pleased to announce the United States officially opened the US Embassy in Nuku'alofa on May 9, 2023, less than one year after Vice President Harris announced at a meeting of the Pacific Islands Forum that we would begin discussions with Tonga regarding establishing an embassy," US St
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"Representation matters," says Kamala Harris for Asian Americans, Native H
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
While replying to a question at the White House forum on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders, Harris said, "It is not as though the immigrant story is that one comes here and has no knowledge and awareness of it. Right. And I think that's a really important point to ackn
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ICC announces nominees for Women's Player of Month for March 2023
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Papua New Guinea's Sibona Jimmy has given an all-round performance for her team with bat and ball to win Pacific Island Women's Cricket Challenge
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Quad committed to supporting Pacific Island countries: Joint statement
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
In a move to counter China's increasing assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific region, Quad members (Australia, India, Japan and the US) on Friday committed to supporting Pacific Island countries.
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Hope to co-host 3rd summit of India Pacific Islands Cooperation forum this
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
"We hope to co-host the third Summit of the Forum for India Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC) in the coming months and we would certainly value Fiji's presence and leadership on that occasion," the External Affairs Minister said.
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Jaishankar launches 'Solarization of Residences of Pacific Heads of State
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
"Pleased to be call on H.E. Ratu Wiliame Katonivere, President of Fiji in State House in Suva. Jointly inaugurated the Solarization of the State House. This is the first of a series that India is supporting in the Pacific Islands," tweeted Jaishankar.
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SC Ventures partners with Yabx to expand access to Financial Services in A
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
London [UK], February 13 (ANI/PRNewswire): SC Ventures, Standard Chartered's innovation, fintech investment and ventures arm has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Yabx, a company incubated by Comviva and part of the Mahindra Group, to address a deep-rooted need for respon
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7.5 magnitude earthquake strikes near Niue pacific island, 7.1 magnitude
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
An earthquake has been reported near Neiafu in Tonga measuring 7.1 on the Ritcher scale. It occurred 207 km (128.6 miles) east south-east of Neiafu, the United States Geological Survey said.
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US initiative checkmates China in Pacific islands
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 23 (ANI): After the March 2022 news leak that Beijing was working on a secret deal with the Solomon Islands to open the door for a Chinese naval base, American initiatives in the Pacific islands have checkmated China.
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US make efforts to counter China's growing influence in Pacific
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Beijing [China], October 9 (ANI): To counter China's growing influence in the Pacific, the United States has dialled up every effort and made attempts that would reduce the possibility of other countries in the Pacific region getting into China's orbit, Global Strat View reported.
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US, Pacific Island leaders reach deal at summit with eye on China
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 30 (ANI): In order to checkmate the Chinese influence in the Pacific Islands, America and Pacific leaders and representatives from 14 Pacific Island states issued a joint declaration resolving to strengthen their partnership.
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