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Pacific Islands Forum High-Level Group meet in Palau to shape stronger regional future
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Australia and Vanuatu cement ties with new aid, Climate action and recovery plans
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Australian Foreign Minister Wong defends Pacific Climate commitment amid domestic pushback
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Taiwan warns of growing Chinese influence in Pacific, urges transparent ties
By Pita Ligaiula in Taipei
Taiwan’s deputy Foreign Minister François Chih-chung Wu has warned that China’s growing influence in the Pacific is undermining democratic values...
Australia pledges more health and climate support for Fiji, stresses Pacific unity
Australia has reaffirmed its commitment to Fiji and the wider Pacific region, announcing new health funding and stronger climate action, while warning that regional...
Australia to stay tariff-free for Pacific Islands struggling with aid cuts, says foreign minister
Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong has pledged to keep tariff-free access for Pacific Island goods, after Fiji was hit by a 32 percent U.S...
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