Israel Joins Pacific Islands Forum as Dialogue Partner
Summarized from The Times of Israel by baba
Israel has become a partner of the Pacific Islands Forum, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar announced, aiming to strengthen regional ties. The Forum's Secretary-General confirmed Israel's acceptance after a meeting in Palau. This partnership allows Israel to contribute to regional development and security initiatives. The move comes as Israel faces international pressure regarding the Gaza war.
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- Israel has been accepted as a partner of the Pacific Islands Forum, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar announced.
- The Forum's Secretary-General, Baron Divavesi Waqa, confirmed Israel's acceptance following a meeting in Palau.
- Israel submitted its application in June during Foreign Minister Sa'ar's visit to Fiji.
- The partnership will enable Israel to contribute to regional development and security initiatives.
- Israel opened an embassy in Fiji earlier this year, serving nine Pacific island countries.
- Papua New Guinea, Fiji, and Nauru have recently opened embassies in Jerusalem.
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