Pacific Nations Prepare Strong Joint Statement Against China's Missile Test

Kathmandu. Pacific nations are preparing to issue a strong joint statement in protest of China's recent strategic missile test in the Pacific Ocean. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese informed that the draft of the statement for regional consensus is under discussion among the member states of the Pacific Islands Forum.

Speaking to reporters in Brisbane before security talks with the leaders of Papua New Guinea, Tonga, and Samoa, Prime Minister Albanese said that it is necessary for the countries of the Pacific region to send a strong message in one voice. According to him, the prepared joint statement is of a very strong nature.