14 Aug 2017

Palau leader has faith in US protection

2:31 pm on 14 August 2017

The president of Palau Tommy Remengesau has expressed faith in the United States' protection of the region amid North Korea's renewed threats to attack Guam.

The President of Palau Tommy Remengesau Jr.

The President of Palau Tommy Remengesau Jr. Photo: RNZI / Koro Vaka'uta

Pyongyang said it will have a plan ready by this week to strike 30 to 40 kilometres off Guam which houses US military bases.

According to the Marianas Variety, Mr Remengesau said he had faith that the US would do all it can to protect everyone in the region with the same commitment they have for the mainland US.

Palau is situated about 1300 kilometres from Guam.

The president said he is praying it is just rhetoric and he hopes reasonable minds come together to find a solution to ensure peace in the region.

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