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This resolution reaffirms the Legislature's commitment to continue its membership in the Pacific Inter-Parliamentary Assembly, a regional organization established in August 2025 as the successor to the Pacific Islands Parliamentary Group. The Pacific Inter-Parliamentary Assembly aims to strengthen democratic governance, enhance legislative cooperation, and provide a platform for Pacific legislatures to collaborate on shared priorities such as climate resilience, sustainable development, and ocean stewardship, building upon the foundation of inter-parliamentary cooperation and the exchange of legislative best practices that began in 2019. The resolution acknowledges Hawai'i's unique geographic, cultural, and historical ties to the Pacific region and its role as a bridge between Pacific Island nations and the United States, emphasizing that continued participation will foster stronger parliamentary cooperation and advance shared regional goals.