The Cook Islands Health Minister Nandi Glassie says the Cook Islands is keen to co-operate with India over seabed exploration and mining.
Waters off the Cook Islands Photo: 123RF
He was involved in discussions about financial support from India during the gathering of Pacific island countries in Jaipur last month.
Mr Glassie says the Cook Islands is particularly interested in the progress made by India as a pioneer investor in ocean mineral resource exploration.
He says the Cook Islands and other Pacific countries are pursuing viable options for mining and there may be considerable advantages in developing stronger cooperation with India and within the region.
