New EU Ambassador to Nauru Presents her Credentials

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New EU Ambassador to Nauru Presents her Credentials

15.08.2024 Press and information team of the Delegation to the PACIFIC ISLANDS

The Ambassador of the European Union (EU) to the Pacific, Her Excellency Barbara Plinkert presented her credentials to the President of the Republic of Nauru, His Excellency David Adeang on 12 August 2024.

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During the ceremony, Ambassador Plinkert stressed the importance of the European Union's relationship with Nauru.

'' The European Union's relations with Nauru are centred on our common values and interests, such as global security, in particular maritime and climate security, democracy, and our common interest to uphold multilateralism and the rules-based global order. I am honoured to have been accredited as Ambassador of the European Union to Nauru and look forward to strengthening relations with Nauru in the context of the Samoa Agreement" said Ambassador Plinkert.

''The European Union and Nauru share a long-standing tradition of co-operation and partnership. During my tenure, I look forward to work together in confronting the challenges facing us as a global humanity now and into the future", added Plinkert.

Ambassador Plinkert said the recently signed Samoa Agreementbetween the European Union and the OACPS(l (Organisation of African Caribbean and Pacific Countries) contains a specific Protocol for comprehensive Pacific-EU relations defining priority areas of the European Union's cooperation, aligned with the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent. This will ensure that the European Union responds better to the needs of Nauru and the Pacific partners and develop a common agenda based on shared priorities.

During her stay, in addition to H.E. President Adeang, Ambassador Plinkert met the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Hon. Lionel Aingimea, Minister for National Emergency Services, Hon. Jesse Jeremiah as well as the Minister for Health and Medical Services, Hon. Charmaine Scotty. She also held meetings with the Minister for Utilities Corporation, Hon. Reagan Aliklik and Minister for RONPHOS, Hon. Shadlog Bernicke.

Ambassador Plinkert was also pleased to join a review workshop of Nauru's foreign direct investment regime. The EU is supporting the government of Nauru to strengthen its international trade and investment capacities through the EU- funded Strengthening Pacific Intra-Regional and International Trade project (SPIRIT)project, implemented by the Pacific Island Forum Secretariat.

Ambassador Plinkert also visited European Union funded renewable energy and KIWA Initiative projects designed to strengthen climate change resilience of Nauru's ecosystems, communities and their economy through Nature-Based Solutions.