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Future uncertain for US and Pacific fishing treaty

05:04 am on 12 August 2015

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A short term fishing deal worth $US89 million has been struck between Pacific nations and the United states but future long-term arrangements look uncertain.

From left to right: the director general of the Forum Fisheries Agency, James Movick, Tuvalu Minister Elisala Pita and the Agency's deputy director general Wez Norris. Photo: Supplied/ Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency