I had an inspirational meeting with participants of the Young Pacific Leaders Annual Conference to learn more about how they are working to uplift both their local communities and the world. They are committed to help lead the Pacific in myriad ways. The future looks bright!

It was great meeting again with @MarkBrownPM to discuss the Cook Islands’ leadership role in the Pacific and how to further implement the Pacific Islands Forum’s 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent.

Since the tragic landslide in Papua New Guinea, the Quad has stepped up to provide millions of dollars of humanitarian support, including $1M from the United States in humanitarian assistance. We will continue to stand with our partners in PNG in the months ahead.

Earlier this week, I wrapped up productive meetings in Singapore and Cambodia with counterparts from around the world.

We’re strengthening U.S. relationships across the Indo-Pacific in support of a shared regional vision for peace, stability, and deterrence.

This week, SCA Deputy Assistant Secretary Nancy Jackson led the U.S. delegation to the Quad Maritime Working Group in Sydney, where🇦🇺🇮🇳🇯🇵🇺🇸 explored best practices in countering illicit maritime activities, enhancing cooperation in the maritime domain, and promoting a free,… https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1799471909064602085

Honored to join @MarkBrownPM of the Cook Islands at the @SisterCitiesInt signing agreement between Honolulu & Rarotonga, Cook Islands. This is the first new partnership under the 7 for 70 Initiative announced by @WhiteHouse & @SisterCitiesInt last year. We look forward to more… https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1799419262236229697