Fiji, Nov. 4 -- Germany has earmarked €5 million (US$5.8 million) for the Pacific Resilience Facility (PRF) as it strengthens cooperation with Tonga on climate resilience, sea-level rise and regional security.

The commitment was announced in a joint declaration issued during the official visit of King Tupou VI to Germany, which also sets out plans to expand diplomatic, economic, cultural and development cooperation between the two countries.

Germany and Tonga said climate change and rising sea levels posed an existential threat to Tonga and other Small Island Developing States (SIDS), requiring stronger international partnerships and practical support.

The two countries agreed to strengthen cooperation through the Coalition for A...