Fiji, May 7 -- The new phase of the Asian Development Bank's strategy that guides and defines it engagement with the Pacific, known as the Pacific Approach, is up for consultation later this year.

The current Pacific Approach from 2021-2025 focused on ADB's support for a resilient Pacific - preparing the 14 Pacific Developing Member States (PDMCs) to respond to regional challenges, deliver sustainable services and support inclusive growth.

ADB's Vice President for East Asia and South East Asia and the Pacific, Scott Morris told PACNEWS in Milan that 'important consultations will start later this year, starting with Pacific Developing Member clients and other stakeholders in the region.'

"There are key bilateral partners to the Pacific ...