- Australia is pursuing influence in the Indo-Pacific, using diplomatic trips to Fiji and Solomon Islands to compete with China.
- Anthony Albanese is seeking a security pact in the Pacific region aimed at countering China's growing influence.
- Australia announced a new defense pact with Fiji on July 1st.
- Fiji hosts a pre-COP meeting with Australia and receives defense cooperation and assistance from Japan.
Fiji and Tuvalu jointly host the Pacific pre-COP, with Lenora Qereqeretabua speaking on behalf of Fiji's foreign affairs.
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Fiji and Tuvalu jointly host the Pacific pre-COP, with Lenora Qereqeretabua speaking on behalf of Fiji's foreign affairs.
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Joint hosting of the Pacific pre-COP by Fiji and Tuvalu, with Lenora Qereqeretabua speaking for Fijian foreign affairs.1 source
The joint Tuvalu-Fiji pre-COP conference included a $20M contribution and featured Baron Waqa.1 source
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