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Signing and Exchange of Notes on “the Economic and Social Development Programme (Patrol Boat)” to the Republic of Nauru
On November 8 (local time), in the Republic of Nauru's capital of Yaren, H.E. Mr. MICHII Rokuichiro, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the Republic of Nauru, and Hon. Mr. Lionel Rouwen AINGIMEA, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade of the Republic of Nauru signed and exchanged notes for “the Economic and Social Development Programme” (up to 440 million yen).
- This cooperation will contribute to strengthening the maritime law enforcement capabilities of Nauru, a country with vast maritime areas where the fishing industry is an important source of income. By providing a patrol boat capable of covering the entire territorial waters, contiguous zones, and part of the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) of the country, the cooperation will enhance the country's capabilities in maritime rescue, disaster relief, and the control of territorial violations and illegal fishing.
- In the “Leaders’ Declaration” and the "Joint Action Plan" issued at the 10th Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting (PALM10) held on July 18, Japan has announced “Peace and Security” and “Ocean and Environment” as priority areas of cooperation, and this cooperation embodies the Plan.
The Republic of Nauru covers 21 square kilometers and has a population of 12,780 (2023, World Bank). It has a per capita gross national income (GNI) of US$22,090 (2023, World Bank).
On July 18, the 10th Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting (PALM10) was co-chaired by Prime Minister KISHIDA and Prime Minister BROWN of the Cook Islands, the Chair of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF). The Meeting was attended by the leaders and representatives of 19 countries, regions and regional organization including Japan, 14 Pacific Island countries, two French overseas collectivities, Australia, and New Zealand, and the chair of Pacific Islands Forum (PIF). President David Adeang represented the Republic of Nauru.
The Government of Japan announced Japan’s commitment to continue its robust development assistance and support for more than 6,500 people-to-people exchanges as well as human resource development over the next three years based on the seven priority areas of cooperation which are in line with the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent or “2050 Strategy" of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF): (1) Political Leadership and Regionalism, (2) People-Centered Development, (3) Peace and Security, (4) Resource and Economic Development, (5) Climate Change and Disasters, (6) Ocean and Environment, (7) Technology and Connectivity.