Palau

Forum Chair Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr. read a statement calling for all nations that conduct ICBM tests to provide 24 hours notice, the international standard "to ensure transparency and reassurance."

Consultants presented a feasibility study for a plan to build a new $398.8 million hospital near the Palau airport.

The governor told the Pacific Islands Forum leadership conference that Guam's political status should not exclude the island from full participation in the group.

Surangel Whipps Jr. noted that large airlines all over the world have created alliances, but Pacific carriers are not part of those partnerships.

The U.S. embassy in Koror said the United States is against any attempts by China to weaponize tourism. China issued a travel advisory warning of crime, a dangerous marine environment and frequent accidents involving tourists in Palau.

The voyaging canoe Alingano Maisu returned to Palau on Monday after a journey to Taiwan and Okinawa that began in mid-February.

Voyaging canoe changes course again as Tropical Storm Hagupit moves through Yap

The voyaging canoe Alingano Maisu is redirecting its course and won’t visit Guam as originally planned.

The summit at the East-West Center brings together Pacific island leaders, U.S. government and military officials and business executives to discuss investment, security and shared prosperity.