MEDIA RELEASE Naoero, RMI seal landmark commercial partnership_20Jul2026
REPUBLIC OF NAURU
Government Information Office
MEDIA RELEASE
For Immediate Release
Monday, 20 July 2026
Naoero and the Republic of Marshall Islands seal landmark
commercial partnership
In a historic step forward for Pacific economic cooperation, the
Government of Naoero and the Government of the Republic of Marshall
Islands announced the signing of a landmark MOU to strengthen
trade, drive investment, and unlock a new era of commercial
partnership between the two nations.
The MOU was formally signed 15 July in Brisbane, Australia
bringing together senior representatives from both governments in a
ceremony marking what officials are calling "a defining moment" for
regional economic collaboration.
A Partnership Built for Growth
The MOU establishes a robust framework for cooperation across a
range of commercial sectors, paving the way for joint ventures,
streamlined trade channels, and long-term investment opportunities
between Naoero and the Republic of Marshall Islands. Both nations
described the signing as the beginning of a new chapter defined by
shared prosperity and mutual ambition.
"This is more than a signature on paper - this is two nations
choosing to build the future together," Minister for Nauru Air
Corporation Asterio Appi said.
"We are opening doors that will benefit our businesses, our
workers, and our communities for generations to come."
Minister Hilton Kendall, representing the Republic of Marshall
Islands Government, echoed the sentiment, emphasising the strength
of the partnership and the opportunities it creates for both
nations moving forward.
"Today we prove that ambition and partnership go hand in hand,"
Minister Kendall said.
"The Republic of Marshall Islands is proud to stand alongside
Naoero as we chart a bold new commercial future - together, we are
stronger, sharper, and ready for what's next."
Looking Ahead
Both governments have committed to establishing a joint working
group in the coming months to oversee implementation of the MOU,
with further announcements expected regarding specific commercial
projects and investment initiatives.
The MOU will progress to formal commercial agreements scheduled
to be signed late August 2026 between the two nations and will
serve as a foundation for deeper diplomatic and economic ties in
the years ahead.