Deputy Secretary Landau Discusses Pacific Interests with Nauruan President Adeang

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Published March 17th, 2026

Detected March 17th, 2026

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The U.S. Department of State issued a notice regarding a call between Deputy Secretary Christopher Landau and Nauruan President David Adeang. They discussed cooperation on preventing illegal activities, economic investment opportunities including deep seabed mining, and migration.

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The U.S. Department of State announced a call between Deputy Secretary Christopher Landau and Nauruan President David Adeang on March 17, 2026. The discussion focused on advancing shared interests in the Pacific, including preventing illegal activities, increasing investment and economic growth opportunities (specifically mentioning air travel and deep seabed mining), and cooperating on migration. This conversation follows the Pacific Agenda Investment, Security, and Shared Prosperity Summit.

This notice serves as an informational update on diplomatic engagements. There are no immediate compliance requirements or deadlines for regulated entities. The discussions highlight potential areas for future bilateral cooperation and policy development concerning economic growth and maritime activities in the Pacific region.

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March 17, 2026

The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott:

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau spoke with Nauruan President David Adeang about advancing shared interests in the Pacific. They discussed the potential to work together on preventing illegal activities in the region, on increasing opportunities for investment and economic growth in the Pacific Islands, including through enhanced air travel and deep seabed mining, and on cooperating on migration. Their conversation followed the Pacific Agenda Investment, Security, and Shared Prosperity Summit in Honolulu, which supported the Trump Administration’s focus on private-sector-led growth. Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to a strong bilateral relationship and a peaceful, prosperous Pacific.