Pacific leaders stop short of unanimous rebuke of China missile test
Pacific leaders recorded concern about China’s missile test in Palau, but Nauru dissented and the Forum stopped short of a unanimous rebuke.
Pacific security
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Australia and Vanuatu Sign Pact Expanding Canberra’s Pacific Role
Australia and Vanuatu signed the Nakamal agreement, giving Canberra a consultation role over third-party investment in Vanuatu’s critical infrastructure.
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Australia and Fiji sign Ocean of Peace security treaty backed by more than $1 billion
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Fiji’s leaders signed the Ocean of Peace Alliance in Suva on July 6, creating a new bilateral security framework and a decade-long Australian spending commitment for crime prevention, education, health and infrastructure.