India will host the 2nd Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation Summit on 21st of this month with an aim to chart out a new course in relationship with the countries of pacific region. Secretary (East) in External Affairs Ministry Anil Wadhwa said India will push for greater cooperation with the island nations in sectors like oil and natural gas, mining, IT, healthcare, fishing and marine research. Mr Wadhwa said, so far nine heads of states and governments have confirmed their participation in the summit.