Overview

• Japan and 18 Pacific island nations agree on initiatives in seven key areas, including technology and climate change.
• Prime Minister Kishida emphasizes the importance of a rules-based, free and open Indo-Pacific.
• The summit aims to enhance regional unity and reduce economic dependency on China.
• Japan pledges support for infrastructure, fishing projects, and other development areas.
• The Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting (PALM) has been a key diplomatic tool for Japan since 1997.