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New Zealand pledges assistance for Pacific leaders traveling to Palau amid fuel-price pressures ahead of the Pacific Islands Forum
As Pacific leaders gear up for the August Forum in Palau, mounting fuel pressures raise questions about travel and participation. New Zealand says it’s ready to assist if disruptions threaten the gathering, underscoring the region’s delicate transport links and rising energy costs. A moment of regional resilience and cooperation is unfolding.