Cook Islands, Korea

Secretary Herrmanns remarks at the Korea - Pacific Islands Summit

Excellencies, Honourable Prime Ministers, and Heads of Delegation

Representatives of the Korean Private Sector

Distinguished Guests, Ladies, and Gentlemen

Kia Orana, and warm Pacific greetings from the Blue Pacific.

Let me convey, first and foremost, the apologies of my Prime Minister who is unable to join us this evening because of weather-related - flight disruptions out of Rarotonga.