Wong Looking to Seal Security Deal with Fiji as China Looms

Wong looking to seal security deal with Fiji as China looms

Australia is working to finalise an upgraded security treaty with Fiji this week as China appears to have killed off efforts to clinch a similar deal with Vanuatu.

Australia, Fiji near security pact as China scuppers Vanuatu deal

Beijing is pushing back on Australia’s efforts to sign security deals with the Pacific, obstructing an agreement with Vanuatu.

Fiji to host top Australian Ministers

Foreign Minister Penny Wong and Minister for Pacific Island Affairs Pat Conroy will this week travel to Fiji as part of the Albanese Government’s efforts to deepen ties and strengthen regional fuel security. The Australia High Commission in a statement says that the two countries share a strong and enduring partnership, guided by a common […]

Wong, Conroy to visit Fiji as Australia pushes fuel security and Vuvale Union talks - The Indian Sun

Foreign Minister Penny Wong and Minister for Pacific Island Affairs Pat Conroy will travel to Fiji this week to advance talks on regional fuel security and deepen Australia’s partnership with the Pacific nation. The visit comes as Australia and Fiji continue discussions on the proposed Vuvale Union, a treaty designed to expand cooperation across strategic, economic and institutional areas. Both ministers are expected to meet Fiji’s Prime Ministe…