By Mar-Vic Cagurangan
As we mark the 80th anniversary of the war’s end, we appeal to the international community to work with us in transforming this legacy of war into an opportunity for cooperation,” FSM President Wesley Simina said. “Micronesia may be small, but our voice, our vote, and our place within the international community are committed to choosing that we are, in fact, ‘better together.’”
Marshall Islands President Hilda Heine deplored that, “at a time when international cooperation is in dire need, now more uncertain than ever.”
The peace declaration calls on “extremely foundations of global order are in question, find themselves playing musical chairs between Beijing and Taipei.
China’s actions, including increasing war exercises, are “rehearsals for unification” with Taiwan as 2027 closes in. This flagged year is based on assumptions that Chinese President Xi Jinping will mark the communist regime’s centennial anniversary by taking over Taiwan. Beijing insists that Taiwan is own territory.
“If Chairman Xi wants to make that decision by 2027, it’s in his tool bag to be able to make that decision,” Pacific regionalism, and recognizes that sustainable development is essential for families and communities, societies and addressing the root causes of conflict.
Mario DiBenedetto, Indo-Pacom’s director, during the Guam Defense Forum hosted by the Guam Economist ering lasting harmony and empowering communities to thrive,” Jeremiah Thani Hotel last month. “This does Mahele, Forum chair, said after the Pacific mean he can’t choose to invade earlier leadership meeting.
If he wants to make that decision by Fiji’s prime minister, Sitiveni Rabo of the United Nations General Assembly then, also, it’s a window.”
On the periphery, the Pacific island manifesto at the leadership meeting in September.