BY INDY MAEALASIA
THE United Arab Emirates (UAE) is seeking to strengthen its relationship with the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) by becoming a Post-Forum Dialogue Partner.
Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele shared the news with local media upon his return from the UAE on Sunday, stating;
“The United Arab Emirates wishes to become a Post-Forum Dialogue Partner. They are becoming a significant player in the Pacific region.”
As the incoming host and chair of the Forum, Manele assured the UAE that the government would carefully consider their request.
“..we will try to see the Forum process dealing with this can be expedited to ensure the forum can make decisions on which countries to be admitted as Dialogue Partners,” Manele said.
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