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Why Solomon Islands PM had to apologise to Albanese

Anthony Albanese has met with his Pacific counterpart for the third time in almost as many months on the sidelines of the UN.

AAP · Sep 21

Free education in $1b sweetener for Solomons treaty

Details of treaty negotiations between Australia and Solomon Islands have been revealed in a leaked WhatsApp message.

AAP · Sep 8

No-confidence vote in Solomon Islands PM Wale pulled

Matthew Wale will continue to govern in the Solomon Islands after a no-confidence vote in his leadership was pulled, just four months into his tenure.

AAP · Sep 7

Albanese juggles national security and trade in foreign policy bonanza. The stakes could not be higher

China may be the biggest loser in landmark week where the PM met leaders of India, Fiji, Tonga, Samoa, Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea

The Guardian - AU · Jul 10

Threats may change, but geography doesn’t. It’s time for Australia to be a good neighbour to the Pacific

In the past week, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has signed security and defence agreements with Vanuatu and Fiji, visited Fiji and Solomon Islands, and hosted leaders from Papua New Guinea, Samoa and Tonga in Brisbane.

The Conversation · Jul 10

China’s missile test in Pacific ‘great concern to region and world’, says US

US and Pacific nations condemn China for ‘provocation’ in aftermath of test-firing ballistic missile

The Independent UK · Jul 7

Australia eyes next key deal amid gaps in Pacific voice

Australia has bagged a major diplomatic win over China in its battle for influence in the Pacific as attention turns to remaining gaps in the region.

AAP · Jul 6

Albanese to ink fresh Pacific deal on three-day visit

The prime minister will travel to Fiji and the Solomon Islands to reaffirm Australia's commitment to the Pacific and regional security.

AAP · Jul 3

New Solomons PM seeks treaty with Australia, rethinking pact with China

CANBERRA - The Solomon Islands will negotiate ‌a comprehensive strategic treaty with Australia and review a security agreement with China, the Pacific country's new prime minister said on Wednesday. Matthew Wale is a veteran opposition figure who has been critical of China in the past

Bangkok Post · Jun 3

New prime minister says Solomon Islands will review its secretive security treaty with China

The Solomon Islands' new leader says the country will review its secretive security treaty with China

The Independent UK · Jun 3