SAIPAN — Governor David M. Apatang, joined by senior members of his administration, participated in meetings of the Guam Civil-Military Coordination Council in Guam as the CNMI joined Guam leaders and federal partners for discussions focused on shared regional priorities and community interests.
The council convened Guam Governor Lou Leon Guerrero and Lieutenant Governor Josh Tenorio, along with CNMI officials and U.S. Department of Defense representatives, to address common topics affecting the islands and to strengthen coordination that supports DoD missions in the Western Pacific while aiming for mutual benefits for local communities.
Governor Apatang was accompanied by senior-level staff, including Edward C. Camacho, special assistant for the Commonwealth Bureau of Military Affairs, who participated in discussions centered on infrastructure planning, land use considerations, and socio-economic opportunities connected to DoD activities.
As preparations continue for an upcoming Regional Convening of the Economic Adjustment Committee, Guam and CNMI leaders identified key areas for continued dialogue, including critical infrastructure improvements aligned with the proposed DoD footprint in the Western Pacific, coordinated land use planning, and economic and workforce development opportunities connected to DoD-related initiatives.
Guam and the CNMI emphasized continued coordination and communication with federal and military partners to keep planning efforts transparent, collaborative, and responsive to community needs.
