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Which regional organization did the Cook Islands help found in 1971?
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In 1971, the Cook Islands helped found the Pacific Islands Forum (originally known as the South Pacific Forum).12
This regional organization was established to provide a dedicated setting for the heads of government of independent and self-governing states in the South Pacific to discuss common issues and regional challenges.1