Fiji, Aug. 18 -- The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) has received the US$60 million payment for 2024, under the Economic Assistance Agreement (EAA) associated with the Treaty on Fisheries with the Government of the United States of America.

FFA Director-General Noan David Pakop acknowledged the receipt of the payment, emphasising its importance to the 16 Pacific Island Parties that make up the FFA membership.

Last week, the United States Government announced the release of the payment, which will be allocated to the Pacific Island Parties in accordance with the agreed distribution approach.

U.S deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau met with Pacific Islands Ambassadors and Representatives based in Washington to confi...