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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Pacific Island nations have agreed to a "new partnership" with the United States ahead of a meeting with President Joe Biden on Friday. Key points: Antony Blinken says the agreement paves the way for a historic "declaration of partnership" with the Pacific leaders Antony Blinken says the agreement paves the way for a historic "declaration of partnership" with the Pacific leaders He suggested Solomon Islands was onboard to sign despite reports of earlier reservations He suggested Solomon Islands was onboard to sign despite reports of earlier reservations Leaders from 12 Pacific Island states...