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Five years after the Manado Declaration, the Forum of Archipelagic and Island States (AIS), which brings together 51 countries from around the world, is being strengthened. Gathered in Indonesia - the country with the largest number of islands - they relaunched their commitment to increase solidarity and cooperation on major challenges such as combating ocean pollution, sustainability in fisheries and tourism, and emergency management.
The Archipelagic and Island States (AIS) Forum, with its 51 participating countries, represents about one-third of the world's oceans, thereby reflecting .