Kiribati presidential race could be decided by foreign policy: Anote Tong

Tarawa: A former Kiribati president says the two man contest for the top office could be decided by foreign policy.

Taneti Maamau and Banuera Berina are former political allies who are now asking voters to back them as president in the June 22 election. Anote Tong was in the role for over 12 years, retiring in 2016. He was an ardent campaigner for measures to address climate change. However, Mr Tong said it could be other issues driving the vote. Mr Maamau’s government switched diplomatic relations from Taiwan to China last year.