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UK pledges $34 million to enhance Indo-Pacific security

The UK's Prime Minister Boris Johnson greets Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison ahead of a meeting to formally announce a trade deal at 10 Downing Street, London, on June 15, 2021. Dominic Lipinski/PA

The United Kingdom has pledged 25 million pounds (US$34 million) to “strengthen regional resilience” to combat ongoing security challenges in the Indo-Pacific.

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson made the announcement during a virtual meeting with Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Feb. 17, where both leaders pledged to support the rules-based international order and respect the “sovereign rights of all nations.”