TOUS 4791 Israel rejoint le Forum des iles du Pacifique comme partenaire sectoriel

Israel has been accepted as a sectoral partner of the Pacific Islands Forum, according to its Foreign Ministry. This cooperation will focus on areas such as water management, desalination, agriculture, climate change adaptation, and sustainable development. This diplomatic step is part of Tel Aviv's strategy to strengthen its relations with Pacific island states, several of which have close ties with Israel. It also comes at a time when the region is at the heart of a rivalry for influence between major powers, particularly China and the United States.