The leader of the Solomon Islands skipped the US-Pacific Islands Summit this week saying that it was to avoid being subjected to a quote-unquote lecture about the United States equalities. He also called for greater respect from the US for leaders of the Pacific and island nation-states.

Solomon Islands' PM blasts US after missing Pacific Summit

The White House announced on Thursday that Secretary of State Antony Blinken will be attending the US-Pacific Islands Forum meeting in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, on behalf of President Biden.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken to attend US-Pacific Islands summit as Biden cancels his PNG trip

The United States announced on Thursday that it will be providing an additional $810 million in support to the Pacific Island countries in an attempt to increase presence in the region.

US announces $810 million funding for Pacific Islands in bid to counter China