Foreign minister to blitz key Pacific island states

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Australia Pledges $4 Million to Help Fiji’s HIV Support, Backs Pacific on Climate

Australia has pledged an additional $4 million (US$2.6 million) to assist Fiji in responding to its growing HIV crisis. Foreign Minister Penny Wong made the announcement during her official visit to Suva on May 20, as part of a broader Pacific mission focused on development, climate cooperation, and regional solidarity. This new funding supplements the $5 million already allocated by Australia to support Pacific nations in rolling out HIV/AIDS p…

Foreign minister to blitz key Pacific island states

Vanuatu, Tonga and Fiji are the first three Pacific island states on the foreign minister's itinerary as Australia...

Australian National Review - Australia Boosts Fiji HIV Support, Backs Pacific on Climate

This is on top of the $5 million already supporting Pacific nations in rolling out HIV/AIDS prevention campaigns and public health education initiatives. Australia has pledged an additional $4 million (US$2.6 million) to assist Fiji in responding to its growing HIV crisis. Foreign Minister Penny Wong made the announcement during her official visit to Suva on May 20, as part of a broader Pacific mission focused on development, climate cooperatio…

Australia is a partner Pacific can count on: Wong

Australia’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Senator Penny Wong, was welcomed at the Pacific Islands Forum headquarters in Suva this morning. It is her first official visit after the re-election. Wong says she returns with a mandate from the Australian people to continue working together with PIF members. Australia’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Senator Penny Wong.  She says […]

Young Pacific leaders talanoa on Ocean Health

John Pulu | Presenter/ Reporter/Director A youth leadership conference for young Pacific People was held in French Polynesia earlier this year. Focusing on ocean prosperity, security and sustainability, it was part of the ‘Young Pacific Leaders programme’ which is funded by the US State Department. Addressing the conference, French Polynesia President Moetai Brotherson was delighted to welcome the 44 delegates from 22 nations. “Being associ…