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This resolution reaffirms the Legislature's commitment to participate as a member in the Pacific Inter-Parliamentary Assembly, which was established in August 2025 as the successor to the Pacific Islands Parliamentary Group (founded in 2019). The Pacific Inter-Parliamentary Assembly is a regional association of Pacific parliaments and legislative assemblies aimed at strengthening democratic governance, enhancing legislative cooperation, and providing a platform for collaboration on shared priorities like climate resilience, sustainable development, and ocean stewardship. The Legislature has been a member of the Pacific Islands Parliamentary Group since 2019, recognizing Hawai?i's unique ties to Pacific nations, and this resolution formalizes its continued engagement under the new institutional framework, emphasizing the benefits of this participation for strengthening cooperation and advancing regional priorities.