We—the nations of the Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, French Polynesia, Nauru, New Caledonia, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Republic of the Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, and the United States State. of America—meet at the ceremony of the first American-Pacific Islander Summit, held at the White House in Washington, D.C. from 28-29 September 2022. Built through history, sacrifices, and values, our partnership has contributed to success. , peace, and security in the Pacific Islands, America, and the world for generations. Now, in the face of a climate crisis and a difficult geopolitical environment, we recommit ourselves to working together in true partnership to solve the increasing challenges of our time. First, we decide to strengthen our partnership. We share a vision for a stable Pacific region of peace, harmony, security, inclusiveness, and prosperity, where individuals can reach their potential, the environment can thrive, and the democracy will be able to flourish. The vision of the Pacific Islands is reflected in its strategic documents including the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent, a vision strongly supported by the United States. Achieving our shared vision requires a sustainable partnership rooted in respect, transparency, and accountability. This long-term partnership will require more energy; Pacific leaders welcome the commitment of the United States to expand its engagement, including the expansion of its international community, relations between our people, and US cooperation throughout the region. We give the highest priority to the resolution of outstanding issues and the early and successful completion of negotiations related to the Compacts of Free Association between the United States and the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau— one of the cornerstones of US-Pacific cooperation for nearly forty years . The United States knows that new resources must be part of any successful negotiation. The United States will expand its efforts as a Negotiating Partner in the Pacific Islands Council and will work with partners in negotiations with the Pacific to provide results for the region in a positive, efficient, and clearly. Second, we commit to strengthening Pacific regionalism. The Pacific island region is more strongly united. We acknowledge the importance of the role of the Pacific Islands Council in this regard. We are committed together to strengthening the Pacific region, raising and strengthening Pacific voices in international forums, and enhancing US cooperation with relevant regional organizations of the Pacific, including the Council of Pacific Islands and the Council of Regional Organizations of the Pacific. We will seek more connections between these organizations and other partners who share the same goals and values of the Pacific. We recognize the centrality of the international system, especially the United Nations, in addressing international challenges. Natural disasters will continue to affect our society in the future. We therefore recognize the urgency of strengthening the structure of international governance in order to be fit for purpose and to ensure an effective and timely response to such crises, taking into account the special circumstances of small developing islands ( SIDS). Third, we are committed to addressing climate change issues as a priority. We take the problem of the weather as a very high priority of our four cooperation, because it remains the single most serious threat to life, security, customs and traditions, and the well-being of people in the Pacific region, including as reflected in the Boe Declaration on Regional Security. We are united in our commitment to implement the Paris Agreement and we are committed to working together to advance progress at CO P27 and beyond. We urge all countries – especially the most emitters – that are not in line with the 2030 national contribution targets and the Paris climate target to increase their ambition and apply these objectives to 1.5 °C way before COP27. We urge all developing countries to meet their commitment to the goal of raising $100 billion annually by 2025 to support developing countries. development costs, in terms of less meaningful and transparent practices. We urge all countries to reduce anthropogenic methane emissions by at least 30 percent by 2030 from 2020 levels. We know the importance of international cooperation and rapid action especially in this decade on aviation and transport, to help put both sectors on a path towards compliance with the 1.5 °C limit on the maximum temperature that can be reached. As we fight the climate crisis, we will also work together to improve the climate of the Pacific Islands; increase their access to inflation; cooperation to support the islands of the Pacific to adapt to the effects of climate change, from sea level rise to more floods, hurricanes and typhoons, droughts and extreme weather conditions that cause high water hazards, energy; and food and health insecurity. We are more willing to work with other countries and partners to extend funds and support related to the reduction, reduction and mediation of losses and damages, especially for vulnerable developing countries. Fourth, we are committed to improving our cooperation in order to advance economic growth and sustainable development in the Pacific. We pledge that our economies are interconnected for the benefit of all of us. We also seek to build relationships within the region, supporting infrastructure, transportation networks, cyber security, and digital infrastructure in the Pacific. We will expand our cooperation to improve the development of the sustainable blue economy, including small and medium enterprises, labor, forestry, fisheries, agriculture, trade, tourism, and addressing food supply and security issues. We know that the COVID-19 pandemic has devastated the Pacific economy. Economic recovery will be a top priority requiring funds not only for recovery purposes but to fulfill the commitments we have made. in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Development Goals. In this regard, we support the work of the UN Panel on Multidimensional Vulnerability Index (MVI) for Least Developed Islands and look forward to their recommendations. We encourage relevant international organizations to consider integrating MVI into their evaluation processes where appropriate. We further acknowledge the urgent and urgent need for debt relief, post-COVID-19. Fifth, we are willing to support each other to better prepare and respond to natural disasters. The Pacific region continues to bear the brunt of severe natural disasters from extreme high tides, tsunamis, storms eruptions and volcanoes, earthquakes, and an increase in hurricanes, storms, and droughts. The increase in natural disasters poses serious threats to Pacific SIDS and calls for longer recovery times. improve, and increase the pressure on limited spending opportunities. In this regard, urgent action and long-term planning are needed to increase the capacity of the Pacific SIDS to anticipate and respond to these emergencies. and implement planning, disaster reduction, and resilience strategies. The recent events in Tonga, the Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, and Kilipati in recent years have made it clear that the devastation of natural disasters in the region. Sixth, we choose to protect the Pacific Blue and improve the laws that govern it. Together we will strengthen our cooperation on marine protection, marine conservation, and the sustainable use of the Pacific Ocean based on law. We highlight the threat posed by climate change and sea level rise to regional security, peace, prosperity, and development. It is very important to maintain the coastal zones and the rights and the rights to flow without reduction, despite the physical changes related to the changes in the sea climate, and the knowledge of SIDS and other States of the coast planned their development in reliance on it. their rights in such maritime zones. We will continue to work together in the development of the fishing economy and the power of the sea through the Multilateral Treaty on Fisheries between the Pacific Islands and the Government of the United States of America and its Economic Cooperation Agreement, but also to create new relations for the betterment of the coast. awareness, search and rescue, and maritime safety; to prevent the scourge of marine litter and plastic pollution; and to fight illegal fishing illegal, unreported, and unregulated—a threat to the environment and livelihoods of the Pacific. We will build the capacity and capability to ensure rapid response to emergencies and emerging threats, including maritime security and safety. Together we will find solutions to the biggest challenges facing the Ocean including our commitment to conserve and protect 30% of the Ocean by 2030. We recommit also to finalize the latest negotiations on the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework under the Convention on Biological Diversity. and a strong international law under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea on the conservation and sustainable use of marine biodiversity in territorial waters non-governmental. We renew our commitment to the implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 14 of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development to include its goals through realism and sustainability. education, in a manner fully tailored to the specific circumstances of SIDS. We reaffirm the legal rights and obligations applicable to all states under international law as reflected in UNCLOS. Seventh, we resolve to maintain peace and security in the Blue Pacific Islands. The Blue Pacific Continent has been a place of peace for nearly eighty years. We try to make sure it stays the same. In promoting peace and security, we recognize the importance of international law as reflected in UNCLOS, including freedom of navigation and overflight. We will resist all attempts to undermine the territorial integrity and sovereignty of any country, large or small. We condemn all wars of aggression, including Russia’s brutal war against Ukraine. We reaffirm our respect for the ability of governments to make personal decisions for their own good. people. The Pacific Islands have noted the commitment of the United States to improve and deepen security cooperation in the region. All of us in the Pacific and the global economy benefit from peace and stability.
Eighth, we pledge to continue our cooperation in addressing the concerns of COVID-19 and other health issues. We will continue to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and other infectious diseases while strengthening regional and national health systems and capacities, and strengthening the capacity to prevent, detect, and respond to infectious diseases, to include relevant regional organizations; and increase our collective commitment to adequate, robust, and sustainable funding for future disease prevention, preparedness, and response. Non-communicable diseases are a health priority for the Pacific islands. We know the importance of solving this issue because of its impact on the health of our people and the economy of our countries. Ninth, we pledge to expand opportunities for all of our people.
Our deep connections between our people. Relations between the United States and the Pacific Islands will be strengthened through support for education, training, youth development, and employment opportunities. exchange. We will identify priority areas for strengthening people-to-people relations and ways to address them. We will redouble our commitment to gender equality and equity, including the elimination of gender-based violence, online and offline, taking full account of the Equality Declaration Pacific Gender Leaders 2012. Together we will continue to strengthen democratic institutions in the Pacific, including support for accountability, transparency, resistance on corruption, civil society, human rights, and an independent and free media environment. We recognize the importance of the role of the public in the sustainable development of the Pacific Islands and are committed to strengthening the relationship between the public and communities. We encourage the expansion of opportunities for foreign investment. We know the power of sports in bringing people together and pledge to support the development of sports in the Pacific. The expansion of sports relations between our countries and people will lead to a better understanding of each other’s society and build support for areas such as health and youth development. We also know the positive impact of education and sports support structures. Tenth, we reaffirm our commitment to fully address the legacy of the conflict and promote nuclear non-proliferation. The Second World War ended almost 80 years ago, but its scars remain in the Pacific. We also acknowledge the nuclear legacy of the Cold War. The United States remains committed to negotiating The Republic of the Marshall Islands continues to have environmental, public health, and other welfare concerns. The United States is committed to the safe removal and disposal of unexploded ordnance, and to disclosure. particular concerns of the Pacific Islands regarding other remnants of World War II. We are united in our support for the nuclear non-proliferation regime, including the South Pacific Nuclear Zone Treaty and the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty; as well as the important role of the International Atomic Energy Agency. Eleventh, way forward and implementation of the Partnership in the future. This shared vision will guide us as we enter the most important era in the history of our partnership. Its implementation will proceed according to, and guided by, the following principles: cooperation, transparency, and accountability. In that context, our political leaders, as appropriate, and our officials will meet regularly, together and together, to ensure that our partnership continues to deliver meaningful results for our people. and the world. We welcome cooperation with all partners, in the region and beyond, who share the goals and values stated here. This statement is made according to the qualifications of those who signed with each government. September 29, 2022 His Excellency Mark Brown of the Cook Islands Prime Minister Josaia Voreqe Bainimarama of the Republic of Fiji President David W. Panuelo of the Federated States of Micronesia President Edouard Fritch of the Government of French Polynesia Charge d’Affaires Josie-Ann Dongobir of the Republic of Nauru Louis Mapou of the Government of New Caledonia President Surangel S. Whipps, Jr. of the Government of Palau Prime Minister James Marape of the Independent Government of Papua New Guinea President David Kabua of the Republic of the Marshall Islands Prime Minister Fiamè Naomi Mata’afa of the Independent Government of Samoa Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare of the Solomon Islands Prime Minister George ‘Ofakivahafolau Sovereign of the Kingdom of Tonga Prime Minister Kausea Natano of Tuvalu President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. the United States of America Ambassador Odo Devi of the Republic of Vanu
