WASHINGTON: The US and Micronesia have agreed to renew a key strategic pact, US presidential envoy Joseph Yun said, adding he hopes for similar progress with Palau, as the US shores up support among Pacific island nations to counter competition from China. Yun said on Monday (May 15) that the Compact of Fr
WASHINGTON: The US and Micronesia have agreed to renew a key strategic pact, US presidential envoy Joseph Yun said, adding he hopes for similar progress with Palau, as the US shores up support among Pacific island nations to counter competition from China.
Renewing the COFA agreements has become a key part of US efforts to push back against China's bid to expand its influence in the Pacific. Yun said he expected to be in the Marshall Islands from Thursday until Sunday, but was"doubtful" its COFA agreement could be finalised at the moment.
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