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Solomon Islands begins review of security agreement with China

Fiji, Aug. 10 -- Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale says there will be "no more secrecy" over agreements that bind the nation, as the government begins a review of the country's 2022 security... Read More


Vanuatu PM to meet President over controversial pardon

Fiji, Aug. 10 -- Vanuatu Prime Minister Jotham Napat will meet President Nikenike Vurobaravu this week to raise concerns over the recent pardon of a convicted rapist. The pardon was among those grant... Read More


Wong backs Pacific-led regional security talks, says Forum will shape region's future

Fiji, Aug. 7 -- Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong has backed discussions on a Pacific-wide security framework, saying regional security should be driven by Pacific nations as Forum foreign minist... Read More


Australian Foreign Minister Wong says Ocean of Peace Alliance builds on Pacific Leaders' vision for regional security

Fiji, Aug. 7 -- Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong says the Australia-Fiji Ocean of Peace Alliance is built on Pacific leaders' vision for a peaceful and secure region, with Canberra hoping to dis... Read More


All Pacific Islands Forum Members now linked to global undersea cable network

Fiji, Aug. 7 -- Every Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) member is now connected to the global undersea telecommunications cable network for the first time, marking a major milestone in regional digital conn... Read More


Manatua Consortium mobilises repair effort after Submarine Cable fault disrupts internet services

Fiji, Aug. 7 -- The Manatua Consortium is coordinating a regional response after a technical fault on the Manatua submarine cable disrupted internet services in parts of the Pacific, with repair work ... Read More


Australia pushes for stronger Pacific regionalism at Forum Foreign Ministers meeting

Fiji, Aug. 7 -- Australia will use the Forum Foreign Ministers Meeting in Fiji to strengthen regional cooperation in addressing health, economic and security challenges, Foreign Minister Penny Wong sa... Read More


Australia commits FJD$23.5 million to Fiji's HIV response as Wong backs Vuvale Partnership

Fiji, Aug. 7 -- Australia has announced FJD$23.5 million (US$16.53 million) in support of Fiji's HIV response, with Foreign Minister Penny Wong describing the country's HIV outbreak as both a public h... Read More


Australian Foreign Minister Wong urges global leaders to 'Come to the Pacific' ahead of Pre-COP meetings

Fiji, Aug. 7 -- Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong has urged world leaders to attend the pre-COP meetings in Fiji and Tuvalu, saying the Pacific offers firsthand evidence of the impacts of climate... Read More


Forum SG Waqa urges Smaller Island States to retain Political leadership amid regional reforms

Fiji, Aug. 6 -- Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General Baron Waqa has called on Smaller Island States (SIS) to retain political ownership of their priorities while using existing regional institution... Read More