Amata Hails ‘Whole of Government’ Approach to Pacific Partnerships

Pago Pago – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is emphasizing the United States partnerships, cooperative opportunities, and shared ideals with Pacific Island nations, in a follow-up statement regarding the recent Pacific countries summit in Washington, D.C.

Aumua Amata, who is a co-chairman of the Congressional Pacific Islands Caucus, last month spoke at the Pacific Island Conference of Leaders (PICL) in Honolulu, and continues to raise these key issues of Pacific policy, especially the need for U.S. engagement and understanding the extent of China’s strategic efforts. 

Attached is her post-summit statement.

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