Micronesian President Discusses Military Issues During Hawaii Visit … The trip to Oahu came as the U.S. seeks to solidify relations with Pacific Island nations amid tensions with China.
The president of Micronesia held high-level talks with U.S. officials, focusing on military and security issues, efforts to fight transnational crime and climate change during a recent 10-day trip to Hawaii.
David Panuelo and U.S. officials also discussed increasing the frequency of American military training in the island nation and the potential of establishing a permanent presence, according to a press release from the Federated States of Micronesia.
The visit, which ended Monday, came as the U.S. seeks to solidify its relationships with Pacific Island nations amid rising tensions with China, which is competing for influence in the region.
