Fiji, Oct. 30 -- Ukraine has been granted sectoral partner status in the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF), opening a new channel for cooperation with Pacific countries on food security, digital governance, education and climate change adaptation.

The decision was made by Forum leaders at the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in Palau from 30 August to 04 September, with the Ukrainian Embassy in Australia confirming the development on 25 October.

The Forum Secretariat has formally notified Ukraine of its inclusion in the Sectoral Partnership Stream, according to the embassy.

The status follows more than three years of Ukrainian diplomatic efforts to strengthen relations with Pacific island countries and regional organisations.

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