US Recognizes Cook Islands and Niue Independence

On 25th September, 2023, US President confirmed the United States' recognition of the independence of the Cook Islands and Niue, two small Pacific nations, ahead of a summit with Pacific Island leaders aimed at countering China's influence in the region.

  • The United States has a longstanding history of cooperation with the Cook Islands, dating back to World War II, when the U.S. military constructed airport runways on one of the atolls in the chain.
  • The summit with Pacific Island leaders, initiated by the US, will centre on key priorities such as climate change, economic growth, sustainable development, public health, and the prevention ....
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