President David W: Panuelo Letter to Pacific Island Leaders Regarding PRC: Pacific Islands Common Development Vision

Panuelo, David W. (2022-05-20). President David W: Panuelo Letter to Pacific Island Leaders Regarding PRC: Pacific Islands Common Development Vision. Palikir, Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia: Federated States of Micronesia, National Government.

Abstract: Official multilateral diplomatic letter from President David W. Panuelo to Pacific Island leaders concerning the proposed China-Pacific Island Countries Common Development Vision and accompanying five-year action plan. The letter expresses concern that the proposed PRC–Pacific Islands agreements could increase geopolitical tensions, expand Chinese influence over security, communications, and economic sectors, and heighten the risk of regional instability. The President outlines FSM’s intention to attend the 2nd PRC–PICS Foreign Ministers Meeting but to reject the Common Development Vision and five-year plan, emphasizing the need to preserve regional sovereignty, stability, and a focus on climate change as the Pacific’s most existential security threat.