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 ministers met in Fiji amid growing geopolitical competition.

Speaking in an interview on the sidelines of the Pacific Islands Forum Foreign Ministers Meeting in Suva, Wong said security and stability would be a key focus of discussions, including proposals led by Solomon Islands for a region-wide security arrangement.

"There are many things we want to discuss, but obviously one of them is how do we make sure that our region remains peaceful, stable and prosperous and how do we ensure the future of the region is determined by the people of the reg...