President Surangel Whipps, Jr.

A KOT A RECHAD ER BELAU

[Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala @RD_WPRO]

Great to meet with President of #Palau @Surangeljr and Cabinet members today to discuss pressing health issues facing the Region—from the impact of #ClimateChange on health to healthcare workforce challenges and noncommunicable diseases.

[Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala @RD_WPRO]

The @WHO Investment Round special event during #RCM75 will help mobilize resources to support countries like Palau in tackling these challenges.

I’m grateful for 🇵🇼’s strong leadership and steadfast support to WHO. Thank you, President @Surangeljr and Minister @GJUherbelau! 🙏

[Christophe Frassa @C_Frassa]

#Koror 🇵🇼| Le Président de #Palau @Surangeljr a plaidé pour que la #France prenne toute sa place comme Etat présent dans le #Pacifique et soutienne l’initiative des Etats insulaires lors du Sommet des Océans qui se tiendra à Nice en 2025.

[Taiwan Info @SiteTaiwanInfo]

Le président des #Palaos🇵🇼 @Surangeljr a salué les contributions de #Taiwan🇹🇼 aux affaires marines mondiales lors d’un forum sur les aires protégées co-organisé par @MOFA_Taiwan à la veille de la conférence #OurOcean2024 🌊 les 16 & 17 avril à Athènes.
📸OAC

[TaiwanPlus News @taiwanplusnews]

In 2015, Palau prohibited commercial fishing in 80% of its exclusive economic zone (EEZ), an area larger than California.

[Ocean Panel @oceanpanel]

Humanity cannot have a healthy, prosperous and equitable future without a healthy ocean.

#OceanHealth #OceanDecade

[France in the PH 🇫🇷🇵🇭 @FrenchEmbassyPH]

🇫🇷🤝🇵🇼 On April 3, 2024, French Ambassador @MarieFontanelPH presented her letters of credentials to Palau President @Surangeljr

As Indo-Pacific nations, France and Palau are committed to enhancing cooperation in the fight against climate change and protecting the Oceans.

[University of Hawaii at Hilo @UHHilo]

President of Palau Surangel Whipps, Jr. visits UH Hilo, meets Chancellor @bonnieirwin, holds Town Hall with students and members of the local community @Surangeljr https://t.co/s6NkkwFBvt

[President Surangel Whipps, Jr. @Surangeljr]

https://t.co/VwOKXatwXH

[Molly Powers-Tora @mollypowerstora]

“Climate change challenges aren’t coming… we’re already living them. We need good data to make good decisions.”

@Surangeljr addresses #Palau Climate Services Workshop this morning

Excited for the week of learning & collaboration ahead! #CISPac5

@UNEP @theGCF @niwa_nz

[Karel Hejč @CZAmbManila]

Today I presented my credentials to H.E. Mr. Surangel Whipps Jr. @Surangeljr, President of the Republic of Palau. We confirmed that our countries share the same values and principles. I also met with members of the Cabinet, legislators and traditional leaders.
🇨🇿🤝🇵🇼

[Cleo Paskal @CleoPaskal]

Letter from President @Surangeljr to unnamed US Senator on urgent need to #passCOFA describes China's offers to Palau to break its relationship with US and Taiwan, including "The PRC has already offered to 'fill every hotel room' in our tourism-based private sector – 'and more if more are built”.

Excerpt:

Together, our islands give the U.S. strategic control of the sea and air between Hawaii and Asia larger in area than the 48 contiguous United States – including shipping lanes that the PRC covets – effectively extending the U.S. border for military purposes to Asia. A U.S. military expert testified that it would cost $100 billion to replace this militarily.

In the case of Palau, we also let the U.S. military have land it needs for defense. It has stationed missiles and its earliest warning radars trained on Asia here. The U.S. has no closer relationship with any other nation, which is why a top commander said that Palau is “part of the homeland.” He also said that our islands have “never been more vital strategically.”

The legislation’s Agreement, initiated by President Trump, was to take effect last October 1st . Every day it is not approved plays into the hands of the CCP and the leaders here (some of whom have done ‘business’ with the PRC) who want to accept its seemingly attractive economic offers – at the cost of shifting alliances, beginning with sacrificing Taiwan.

The PRC has already offered to “fill every hotel room” in our tourism-based private sector – “and more if more are built” – and $20 million a year for two acres for a ‘call center.’

The legislation is critical for both of our democracies and a free and open Indo-Pacific.

[IOM North Pacific @IOMNorthPacific]

This week, Gov of Palau initiated the development of its National Adaptation Plan and revised its Climate Change Policy.
At the event, IOM shared insights on #HumanMobility in the context of climate change and the need to ensure the safe & humane treatment of people on the move.

[Domino Albert 🌊 @dominocean]

👏 Kudos to Palau 🇵🇼 @Surangeljr for taking the 🌏 world lead in the #RaceForRatification!

Transforming the #HighSeasTreaty into action is critical to reverse the #BiodiversityCrisis and protect us from the worst impacts of #ClimateChange

#NewsRelease 👉 https://t.co/RU1PqWnMkl

[High Seas Alliance @HighSeasAllianc]

📢 Palau 🇵🇼 @Surangeljr has ratified the #HighSeasTreaty 🎉

"By ratifying the Treaty, Palau demonstrates its commitment to restoring #ocean health so that it can continue to protect us from the worst impacts of #ClimateChange" @Bec_Hubbard

#PressRelease: https://t.co/AP43ecs11i

[RNS.ID 🌏 @RNS_global]

🇵🇼 @Surangeljr welcomes digital nomads in Palau!

Thanks to @womenlovetech for this article,
read full story here: https://t.co/Wq1M1WtTxd

[Mariam Almheiri | مريم المهيري @mariammalmheiri]

I met with HE Surangel Whipps Jr. President of Palau during #COP28, where we discussed bilateral relations between our countries in the fields of environment and renewable energy.

[Mariam Almheiri | مريم المهيري @mariammalmheiri]

I met with HE Surangel Whipps Jr. President of Palau during #COP28, where we discussed bilateral relations between our countries in the fields of environment and renewable energy.

[Emirates News @Emirates_News]

H. E. Surangel Whipps Jr, the President of #Palau, highlighted environmental challenges faced by his country and urged industrial countries to take action.

@_katiechambers_ @Surangeljr @COP28_UAE

#EmiratesNews #DubaiOneTv #UAE #Dubai #News #COP28UAE

[Pacific Islands Forum @ForumSEC]

It’s all about the #Youth voice at #COP28 today and for this @AOSISChair Youth climate Champion, Moemoana Schwenke, it’s all about reading the bigger context beyond the small things - hence the saying ‘ Ia seu le manu, ae taga’i i le galu’. #ResilientPacific