The Partners in the Blue Pacific (PBP) is an informal group aimed at boosting economic and diplomatic ties with Pacific island nations. The group consists of the United States and its allies. The PBP was announced on 24 June 2022 by the United States White House after consultations with Pacific Heads of Mission and other partners, including France, as well as the European Union[1][2]

Partners in the Blue Pacific Map

The aims of the informal group are:[3]

  • Deliver results for the Pacific more effectively and efficiently
  • Bolster Pacific regionalism
  • Expand opportunities for cooperation between the Pacific and the world

Member states

PBP has five member states.[4]

  • Australia
  • Japan
  • New Zealand
  • United Kingdom
  • United States

Partner nations

  • Canada
  • Germany
  • South korea

References

  1. ↑ "U.S., Japan, Australia, New Zealand and United Kingdom form Pacific group". Reuters. June 25, 2022.
  2. ↑ "US and allies launch initiative to help Pacific Island nations". Financial Times. 2022-06-25. Retrieved 2022-06-26.
  3. ↑ "Statement by Australia, Japan, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States on the Establishment of the Partners in the Blue Pacific (PBP)". The White House. June 24, 2022.
  4. ↑ {{https://www.state.gov/briefings-foreign-press-centers/readout-of-pbp-ministerial#:~:text=The%20founding%20members%20in%20the,have%20also%20joined%20as%20partners.


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