Allies and partners in the Pacific Islands region

(a) In general The President, in consultation with the Secretary of State, and the relevant heads of other Federal departments and agencies, should consult and coordinate with allies and partners in the Pacific Islands region, including Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Taiwan, and regional institutions, such as the Pacific Islands Forum, the Pacific Islands Development Program, the Pacific Community and Secretariat for the Pacific Regional Environment Programme, with respect to programs to provide assistance to the Pacific Islands, including for purposes of— (1) deconflicting programming; (2) ensuring that any programming does not adversely affect the absorptive capacity of the Pacific Islands; (3) ensuring complementary programs benefit the Pacific Islands to the maximum extent practicable; and (4) ensuring that programming aligns with regional development goals to promote a shared vision for the future of the Pacific Islands. (b) Formal consultative process The President should establish a formal consultative process with such regional allies and partners to coordinate with respect to such programs and future-years programming.