Japan commits to address climate change, other challenges in Pacific

Japan vowed Friday to continue helping Pacific island nations address climate change and other challenges such as disasters as it expressed appreciation for a declaration issued here by countries comprising the Pacific Islands Forum.

"We are islanders. As an island country in the Pacific Ocean, Japan is willing to contribute to a robust development of this region as a whole under common objectives and vision," Shunichi Suzuki, senior vice foreign minister, said at the 25th Pacific Islands Forum Post-Forum Dialogue held in this Pacific Ocean state.

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