New Zealand and PNG sign defence pact to boost military ties
NEW Zealand and Papua New Guinea have signed a new defence cooperation agreement aimed at deepening military ties, including more dialogue, training, exercises and personnel exchanges.
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China boosts Pacific Forum with $1.08M
CHINA has reaffirmed its support for Pacific regional cooperation, contributing $FJD2.4 million to the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) for priorities under the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent.
Solomon Islands minister says security and development must move together
THE Solomon Islands’ new government sees security and development as closely linked, while pushing for stronger national ownership
Pacific immigration leaders mark 30 years of regional cooperation
PACIFIC governments are tightening cooperation on border security and labour mobility as regional migration, crime and security pressures intensify, with immigration leaders meeting in Suva this week to mark 30 years of
PRF agreement marks collaboration milestone
AUSTRALIA and Fiji have formally ratified the Pacific Resilience Facility (PRF), highlighting deep regional cooperation to enhance climate and energy
Forum, ADB sign deal
THE Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have signed an agreement to deepen collaboration across key regional
