- Pacific Islands: Competition between major powers and climate diplomacy
- 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.
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Fiji hosts a pre-COP meeting with Australia and receives defense cooperation and assistance from Japan.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Bowen defended the Pacific talks, while a filmmaking team screened a documentary in Fiji.1 source
India's delegation, led by Bhupender Yadav, attends the Pre-COP31 in Fiji.1 source
- Fiji and Australia are involved in discussions regarding the hosting and oversight of the upcoming COP31 climate summit.Sub-event
- Fiji and Tuvalu jointly host the Pacific pre-COP, with Lenora Qereqeretabua speaking on behalf of Fiji's foreign affairs.Sub-event
Japan pledged support for Fiji's energy and security needs ahead of a Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting in Yokohama.1 source
Japan provided Official Security Assistance to Fiji, and Fiji hosted a pre-COP meeting with Australia.1 source
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Fiji
island sovereign state in Oceania
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- Fiji and Australia co-hosted the Pre-COP, with Australia supporting Pacific-led climate action.
- Plan International presented a report at a U.N. conference held in Fiji.