After meet, India announces $12 million grant for 12 Pacific Island small nations

Reaching out to the Pacific nations, India has announced a $12 million grant towards the implementation of development projects in areas of their choice. This stands at $1 million for each of the 12 nations of the Pacific Ocean. 

This was announced during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's meeting with leaders of 12 Pacific Island countries, including Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, among others, as part India-Pacific Islands Developing States (PSIDS) Leaders' Meeting on the sidelines of UNGA. 

"I am happy to meet the Pacific countries. We are partners in developments. Through this meeting we will focus in increasing cooperation," PM Modi said.