Australian PM Albanese signals push on Tonga, Solomon Islands Agreements
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says Australia will continue discussions with Tonga and Solomon Islands on key regional...
Pacific risks becoming a ‘fortress’ under new security deals: PANG
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
The Pacific Network on Globalisation (PANG) has warned Pacific Islands Forum Leaders against approving negotiations on two proposed...
Political will needed to break intelligence-sharing barriers: Pacific Leaders told
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Pacific governments must provide stronger political backing, funding and legal frameworks to break persistent barriers to intelligence sharing...
China’s missile test ‘not the act of a friend’: Aust PM Albanese
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says China’s recent ballistic missile test in the Pacific was “not acceptable” and...
‘We are a sincere friend and reliable partner’: China Tells Forum Leaders
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
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‘Organised crime is a business’: Pacific Fusion Centre Chief calls for attack on criminal profits
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Pacific Fusion Centre Director, Viliame Bovoro has called on Pacific governments to target the money behind transnational organised crime,...
PNG Police Chief calls for Pacific treaty to fight transnational crime
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Papua New Guinea Police Commissioner David Manning has called for a regional Pacific treaty to strengthen the fight...
Protect Tuna or lose billions: FFA DG Pakop
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) Director-General Noan Pakop has called for stronger regional surveillance and monitoring to protect Pacific...
Solomon Islands calls for funds to build new Pacific Fisheries Surveillance Centre
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Solomon Islands Foreign Minister and head of delegation Rick Houenipwela has called on development partners and philanthropic organisations to...
Regional surveillance is key to protecting Pacific livelihoods: Palau Fisheries Minister
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Palau Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and the Environment, Steven Victor says stronger regional monitoring and surveillance is essential...
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