Sybiha: Ukraine becomes a sectoral partner of the Pacific Islands Forum
Kyiv, October 23 (Hibya) - Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha announced that his country had gained sectoral partner status with the Pacific Islands Forum following a decision made at the forum's 55th Summit. Sybiha stated that the decision was the result of more than three years of diplomatic efforts.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha announced that Ukraine had become a sectoral partner of the Pacific Islands Forum. Sybiha said the decision was approved by forum leaders at the 55th Summit held in Palau.
Under its new status, Ukraine will participate in regular cooperation mechanisms, including the annual Foreign Ministers and Forum Partners Dialogue, and develop a joint Pacific cooperation plan.
Sybiha thanked the forum's leadership and its 18 member countries for the decision, highlighting the support extended to Ukraine since the first days of Russia's full-scale invasion.
Emphasizing the importance of upholding international law and preventing borders from being changed by force, Sybiha stated that Ukraine was ready to contribute to cooperation in various fields, particularly food security, digital governance, education and climate resilience.
Sybiha also congratulated the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry team and the country's diplomatic representatives in Australia for their efforts in securing the decision.
Usa News Agency