Joint Statement on U.S.-Japan Seabed Mineral Resource Development
The U.S. and Japan set out nine priorities for seabed minerals work. A working group met in Toyama on Japan's rare-earth mud and nodule projects.
Joint Statement on U.S.-Tonga Cooperation to Advance Marine Scientific Research
The U.S. and Tonga agreed to cooperate on marine scientific research. The work will inform seabed mineral exploration and global regulatory standards.
Joint Statement on U.S.-Cook Islands Cooperation on Seabed Mineral Resources
The U.S. and the Cook Islands agreed to cooperate on seabed minerals. The U.S. will support research to map the seabed minerals in the Cook Islands EEZ.