New Zealand and Palau will cooperate more closely on oceans and marine resources, Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters says.
“Marine resources are a critical source of food and economic security in the Pacific and are closely intertwined with the well-being and identity of Pacific communities,” said Minister Peters during a visit to Koror, Palau.
“Palau is recognised globally as a leader on ocean issues, and we are proud to be supporting Palau in this area.
“New Zealand will help with funding to strengthen Palau’s management of its ocean and marine resources,” Peters said.
“This initiative will improve the capacity of Palau to implement marine plans, small-scale climate-smart fisheries and marine protection,” Peters said.
Peters is accompanied in Palau by Chair of the Labour Pacific Caucus, Jenny Salesa; Chair of the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Committee (FADTC) Tim van de Molen; and FADTC member Teanau Tuiono.
While in Palau, the New Zealand delegation met President Surangel Whipps Jr, Minister of State Gustav Aitaro, and other Ministers and Members of Parliament, to discuss shared priorities and exchange perspectives on regional issues.
