- Palau is hosting the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting and COP31.
- The Pacific Islands Forum meeting is scheduled to take place in Palau, with Vanuatu participating in foreign policy discussions.
On August 1, 2026, Australia signed a security deal with Fiji, while Albanese attended the PIF meeting in Palau.
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What happened
On August 1, 2026, Australia signed a security deal with Fiji, while Albanese attended the PIF meeting in Palau.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Albanese addresses climate threats and weather pattern impacts in international discussions.1 source
- The Pacific Islands Forum includes Australia and Fiji as member states.Sub-event
- Australia provided funding to PIF initiatives and focused on energy transition with Palau ahead of the Pacific Pre-COP in Fiji.Sub-event
Australia signed a security deal with Fiji as Albanese attended the PIF meeting in Palau.1 source
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The Pacific Islands Forum meeting is scheduled to take place in Palau, with Vanuatu participating in foreign policy discussions.Also in this story
- PM Modi announced India's recognition of Pacific Island Countries and emphasized India's vision for engagement with the region through the Pacific Islands Forum.
- Tonga hosted a Pacific Islands Forum side event in Palau.
Within Palau is hosting the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting and COP31.
The entities involved
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Anthony Albanese
31st prime minister of Australia since 2022
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Fiji
island sovereign state in Oceania
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Pacific Islands Forum
intergovernmental organization
Related events
- Anthony Albanese attends the Pacific Island Forum meeting in Fiji while leading Australia's Pacific engagement strategy.
- Australia engaged with the Pacific Islands Forum on August 1st to discuss regional security and climate issues, including elevating bilateral ties to a formal security alliance.
- Fiji hosted multiple bilateral meetings with countries including PNG, Chile, Australia, and France, attended by Paul Goldsmith.
- Australia supports regional connectivity in the Pacific, including Micronesia, while competing with China for influence at the Pacific Islands Forum.
- Australia and Tonga discuss coordinated Pacific action within the Pacific Islands Forum.