News US ‘back in force’ in Pacific as Biden hosts regional leaders at summit. President Joe Biden aims to elevate American engagement in the region, with plans to reopen embassies and increase aid. Notably, the Solomon Islands' - which has stepped up cooperation with China - Prime Minister, Manasseh Sogavare, will not attend the summit. The summit will also address the renewal of strategic agreements with the Marshall Islands, Palau, and Micronesia, which grant the US military access in exchange for financial aid.
Asia Daily: September 25
News US ‘back in force’ in Pacific as Biden hosts regional leaders at summit. President Joe Biden aims to elevate American engagement in the region, with plans to reopen embassies and increase aid. Notably, the Solomon Islands' - which has stepped up cooperation with China - Prime Minister, Manasseh Sogavare, will not attend the summit. The summit will also address the renewal of strategic agreements with the Marshall Islands, Palau, and Micronesia, which grant the US military access in exchange for financial aid.