Australia to bankroll $300m of Pacific infrastructure as China’s lending tapers off
Australia will pour hundreds of millions of dollars into strategically important infrastructure across the Pacific over the coming months to compete with China’s decade-long spending spree and help ensure small nations are not saddled with debt.
The infrastructure blitz – part of Australia’s Pacific ‘step up’ will include loans and grants for renewable power projects, telecommunications, transport and health facilities...
PNG PM Marape calls for Pacific regional solidarity, supports Micronesia subregion
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister, James Marape, Tuesday expressed sorrow at the recent decision taken by the Micronesian Presidents’ Summit in a Communique to formally exit from the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF).
“I note this decision, and Papua New Guinea respects completely, the rights of the Micronesian Presidents’ Group, to make such decisions,” said Prime Minister Marape.
But in the interest...
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WHO Pacific chief sends strong message to the world
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Dr...