20230925 美國承認紐西蘭的聯繫國 the Cook Island 與 Niue

【雙魚之論】英文拷到 G / D 找中文翻譯
The US recognizes the Cook Islands and Niue as sovereign and independent states and will establish diplomatic between them on September 25, 2023.  The Cook Islands and Niue are the associated states to New Zealand, not as “freely associated states,” a practice and establishment in the US in the news report below.

Statement by President Biden on the Recognition of the Cook Islands and the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations

 

與南太島國建交 美：有助維持自由開放印太地區    中央社 20230926

美國總統拜登今天接待太平洋島國領袖表示，美國將正式承認南太島國庫克群島（Cook Islands）和紐埃（Niue），以抗衡中國與日俱增的影響力。

法新社報導，美國做出上述宣布，正值18國組成的太平洋島國論壇（Pacific Islands Forum）召開峰會之際。美國官員表示，拜登說，美國應在太平洋地區採取更積極立場。

拜登：將派海巡艦至太平洋島國 確保印太安全開放

拜登在聲明中表示，華府承認庫克群島和紐埃為「主權和獨立」國家，將與這兩個國家建立外交關係。

拜登說，此舉將有助維持「自由開放的印太地區」。

拜登還說，承認庫克群島和紐埃也將有助遏止非法捕魚、應對脆弱地區面對氣候變遷衝擊及促進經濟成長。

庫克群島和紐埃的人口加起來不到2萬人，卻在南太平洋構成了一個龐大的經濟區。

庫克群島和紐埃是與紐西蘭維持「自由聯合」關係的自治國家，意味兩國的外交和國防政策在不同程度上與威靈頓有關。

數十年來，南太平洋一直被視為相對落後的地區，如今則成了美中競爭的核心地帶。中國在戰略海洋地區大舉擴張經濟、政治和軍事足跡。

白宮指出，今年的太平洋島國論壇峰會將聚焦在氣候變遷、經濟成長、可永續發展、公共衛生和對抗非法捕魚等議題。

太平洋島國領袖今天與拜登舉行多場會議並共進午餐，明天將與氣候和經濟高階官員會談，並與美國國會議員會面。

 

Statement by President Biden on the Recognition of the Cook Islands and the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations    The White House 20230925

Today, I am proud to announce that the United States recognizes the Cook Islands as a sovereign and independent state and will establish diplomatic relations between our two nations.
The United States has a long history of cooperation with the Cook Islands—dating back to World War II when the U.S. military built airport runways in the northernmost atoll Penrhyn and in Aitutaki. Today’s announcement will enable us to expand the scope of this enduring partnership as we seek to tackle the challenges that matter most to our peoples’ lives—from countering illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing, to combatting climate change, to building inclusive economic growth, to advancing a free and open Indo-Pacific region, and beyond.
The United States plans to work closely with the Cook Islands, the Pacific Islands Forum, and the Pacific Community to bolster Pacific regionalism. Together, we intend to align the objectives of the United States’ first-ever Pacific Partnership Strategy with the Pacific’s own priorities as embodied in the Pacific Islands Forum 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent. And, the United States looks forward to participating in the upcoming PIF Leaders’ Summit to support Pacific voices, Pacific choices, and the Pacific way.
The history and the future of the Pacific Islands and the United States are inextricably linked. The United States’ recognition of the Cook Islands, and the establishment of diplomatic relations will not only strengthen the ties between our nations, it will help ensure that our shared future is more secure, more prosperous, and more free—for our people and people around the world.

 

Statement by President Biden on the Recognition of Niue and the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations    The White House 20230925

Today, I am proud to announce that the United States recognizes Niue as a sovereign and independent state and will establish diplomatic relations between our two nations.
Niue plays a critical and constructive role in the Pacific, including supporting the region’s sustainable development, security, and marine protection and ocean conservation. Today’s announcement will enable us to deepen our cooperation with Niue on these challenges and more—from tackling the climate crisis, to protecting maritime borders and marine resources, to building sustainable economic growth, to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific region.
The United States plans to work closely with Niue, the Pacific Islands Forum, and the Pacific Community to bolster Pacific regionalism. Together, we intend to align the objectives of the United States’ first-ever Pacific Partnership Strategy with the Pacific’s own priorities as embodied in the Pacific Islands Forum 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent. And, the United States looks forward to participating in the upcoming PIF Leaders’ Summit to support Pacific voices, Pacific choices, and the Pacific way.
Since day one of my Administration, I have been committed to being an active and engaged partner in the Pacific. Last year, I launched our first-ever national strategy dedicated to the Pacific Islands. I appointed the first US Envoy to the Pacific Islands Forum. We held the first US-Pacific Islands Summit. And today we are meeting with the full Pacific Islands Forum at the White House for the first time. Today’s recognition of Niue—and the establishment of diplomatic relations—will not only further strengthen our bonds in the region, it will help forge the shared future we seek—one of greater security, prosperity, and dignity for all.