President’s visit to Honolulu underscores US-Nauru relations
REPUBLIC OF NAURU
Government Information Office
MEDIA RELEASE
For Immediate Release
Wednesday, 26 April 2023
President's visit to Honolulu
underscores US-Nauru relations
His Excellency President Hon. Russ
Joseph Kun visited Honolulu along with Hon. Rennier Gadabu, Hon.
Pyon Deiye and Hon. Jesse Jeremiah on Thursday, 20 April 2023.
Deputy Commander Lieutenant General
Stephen D. Sklenka of US Indo Pacific Command welcomes the
President of Nauru with an honours ceremony and a US Pacific Fleet
barge tour during his visit to Honolulu.
This visit underscores the
importance of the strong and enduring relationship between USA and
Nauru. During the visit, His Excellency and his delegation had
bilateral meetings with Deputy Commander Lt. Gen.Sklenka and
Commander Rear Admiral Michael H. Day of US Coast Guard. They
discussed issues of mutual interest and explored opportunities for
further collaboration.
During the meeting, His Excellency
recognised the role of US Indopacom in maintaining order throughout
the Pacific, including Nauru. President Kun expressed his concern
about the Pacific economy and stability, including IUU Fishing,
Transnational Crime, and trafficking of illegal drugs.
His Excellency further emphasised
the need to provide humanitarian assistance to the Pacific Region
due to the devastating effects of climate change. Both US Indopacom
and Coast Guard committed to enhancing the stability in the Asia
Pacific Region by promoting security cooperation and peaceful
development.
His Excellency President Russ Kun
also visited Pearl Harbour on 20 April with Lt. Gen. Sklenka, and
observed a moment of silence for a wreath dedication at the USS
Arizona Memorial.
The delegation also visited the
East West Centre and the Asia Pacific Centre for Security Studies
(APCSS) Academic Institution.
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