U.S. President Joe Biden speaks at the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute 46th Annual Gala in Washington, U.S. September 21, 2023.
President Joe Biden will host a second summit with Pacific Island leaders this week, part of a U.S. charm offensive to block further Chinese inroads into a strategic region Washington has long considered its own backyard.
During the three-day meeting, the U.S. will announce diplomatic recognition for two Pacific Islands, promise new money for infrastructure — including improving Internet connectivity via undersea cables — and honor regional leaders at an NFL game.
That plan was scrapped when a U.S. debt-ceiling crisis forced Biden to cut short an Asia trip.
The leaders will also attend Sunday's football game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Indianapolis Colts.
Persons:
Joe Biden, Biden
Organizations:
Congressional Hispanic Caucus, NFL, White, Coast Guard, Baltimore Ravens, Indianapolis Colts
Locations:
Washington , U.S, U.S, Washington, Papua New Guinea, Asia, United States, Cook, Niue, Baltimore, Pacific