Fiji, June 8 -- Australia and New Zealand have reaffirmed their commitment to Pacific-led regionalism, climate action and security cooperation, pledging stronger support for Pacific priorities ahead of the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders' Meeting in Palau later this year.

In a joint statement following the Australia-New Zealand Leaders' Meeting 2026 in Queensland, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said the peace, stability and prosperity of Pacific nations and territories were closely linked and required continued cooperation through regional institutions.

The two leaders reaffirmed their support for the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) as the region's premier political body and committed to ...