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Guam, American Samoa Upgraded to Associate Membership in Pacific Islands Forum
As the leaders of the 18 members of Pacific Island Forum (PIF) convened in Tonga this week, one central agenda item was the status of Guam and American Samoa. As unincorporated territories of the United States, both territories previously held observer …