The European Union says it will mobilise and redirect FJD295 million to respond to the coronavirus pandemic in the Pacific.
It says fifteen partner Pacific islands countries and four European overseas countries and territories will benefit from this support.
This assistance by the European Union will focus on strengthening health, water and sanitation systems and their research and preparedness capacities to deal with the pandemic, as well as mitigating its socio-economic impact.
The European Union will announce a detail support programme for the Pacific in the coming days.
The EU Ambassador for the Pacific Sujiro Seam said they recognize that the COVID-19 pandemic requires a global response, based on international cooperation and partnership.
He said they will work with the countries and territories concerned, the international and regional organisations and other development partners to optimize this assistance.
