21 Oct 2021

Micronesian president talks Pacific politics

From Midday Report, 12:56 pm on 21 October 2021

The president of the Federated States of Micronesia says geopolitical competition in the Pacific is not as fraught as often believed.

David Panuelo also insists Australia's recent nuclear submarine deal with the US and the UK is not a seismic shift in the international order.

RNZ Pacific's Johnny Blades talks to Max Towle about his interview with Mr Panuelo.