Joint Press Release: Cook Islands and Japan partner to procure inter-island vessel for the Cook Islands
Rarotonga, Cook Islands, 2 October 2023 - The Cook Islands and Japan have formalised funding support through the signing of an exchange of Notes under Japan's Economic and Social Development Programme (ESDP). This agreement enables the Government of the Cook Islands to secure a vital inter-island domestic shipping vessel purpose fitted to suit the Cook Island’s needs.