<h1>Bilateral pact commits USD 680M package, seven agreements to boost infrastructure, education, power, hydrography, space, maritime security</h1> A bilateral pact package commits one state to provide a roughly USD 680 million economic package and sign seven agreements with the island state to deepen cooperation in infrastructure, education, power, hydrography, space research and maritime security. Key legal elements include assistance to implement at least ten projects (ports, airport, roads, schools, hospitals), joint hydrographic surveys and data-sharing concerning the island state's exclusive economic zone, arrangements to enhance EEZ security and Coast Guard capacity, and steps to enable bilateral trade in local currencies; the meeting also affirmed support for the island state's recent sovereignty claim over disputed territory.