Australian delegations visited Palau on May 1 to discuss the two countries’ maritime security cooperation. The visiting Australian Maritime Defense team was led by Pacific Islands and Maritime Security Director Warren Thornton along with Wing Commander Jonathon Durden, Pacific Patrol Boat Systems Program Office Director Mr. Ian Smith and Desk Officer-Palau Mr. Chris Kelly. Australian […]
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Palau joins Pacific Conference on Arms Trade Treaty in Australia
Participants of the 19th Pacific Conference on Arms Trade Treaty in Brisbane. (MOJ/Contributed Photo) Palau had joined in a three-day conference on Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) held in Brisbane, Australia that was participated by Pacific countries on February 27 to March 1. Special Assistant to the Vice President Keiden Kintol and Ministry of Justice (MOJ) […]
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US, Japan, Australia are important partners for Micronesia: MPS chair
19th Micronesia Presidents’ Summit (MPS) and Palau President Tommy Remengesau, Jr. The chairperson of the 19th Micronesia Presidents’ Summit (MPS), Palau President Tommy Remengesau, Jr., said that the United States, Australia, and Japan are important partners of the Micronesian region and that leaders are willing to work with the three big countries in addressing several […]
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Australia to assume a more prominent role in Palau
Assistant Minister for International Development and the Pacific Anne Rushton (center) applauding a guest during the first day of the 19th Micronesia Presidents’ Summit in Palau on February 20. (Rhealyn C. Pojas) Australia will assume a more prominent role in Palau, Assistant Minister for International Development and the Pacific Anne Rushton told reporters here. Rushton […]
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Australia announces opening of an embassy in Palau
The Australian government will open an embassy in Palau, according to a speech by Prime Minister Scott Morrison in a speech on Nov. 8. The announcement of Morrison is part of Australia’s “step-up” in Pacific engagement. “We’re also expanding our diplomatic footprint. Our diplomatic network is already larger than any other country in the Pacific […]
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Australia’s US$60K support to boost Palau Pledge initiative
The government–backed Palau’s Pledge initiative gained support from the government of Australia with a donation of US$60,000 to help continue the program’s aim to curb ecological damage caused by increasing numbers of tourists. Australia’s Foreign Minister Julie Bishop at a reception Sunday night, handed the check to Palau State Minister of State Rehuher-Marugg for the Palau Pledge […]