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Commonwealth nations adopt 1st ocean declaration as former British colonies seek reparatory justice

Commonwealth countries have adopted their first ocean declaration during their summit held for the first time in the Pacific island nation of Samoa as calls from some of Britain’s former colonies for reparatory justice for the trans-Atlantic slave trade grew louder

The Independent UK

Nauru drops out of Pacific leaders retreat

Hopes were high going into this year's retreat that the division of the past two years between Micronesia and the rest of the forum had been put to rest but that isn't the case.

Newsroom.co.nz

Australia ‘diminished’: Penny Wong’s frenetic mission to repair regional ties

Exclusive: As Wong marks one year in the job, the foreign affairs minister is determined to make a ‘clear statement of our priorities in the region’

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Women are significantly under-represented in Pacific politics. But they're pushing for change

Pacific politics is a boys' club. But why are so few women in the region elected to positions of power? Some say change — while slow — is possible.

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Samoan Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa warns China not the only outside power looking to increase their presence in Pacific

During a visit to Canberra, Samoan Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa warns that China is not the only major power that may want to secure further military access to the Pacific "under the guise of protecting assets".

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Samoan PM raises concerns over China security precedent

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has hosted his Samoan counterpart Fiame Naomi Mata'afa, with the two agreeing to foster better economic and security ties.

AAP

Samoa pushes Australia on climate and consultation

Australia is being urged to elevate Pacific perspectives on the global stage with climate change posing an existential threat for smaller nations such as Samoa.

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Samoan PM pushes for Pacific voices to be better heard

Samoan leader Fiame Naomi Mata'afa has called for Pacific nations to be better consulted and informed on decisions that impact the region.

AAP

Samoa PM urges world to save Pacific people from climate crisis obliteration

Fiame Naomi Mata’afa pleads for action before landmark IPCC report is expected to issue ‘final warning’

The Guardian - UK

Solomon Islands refusing to sign 11-point declaration at historic Pacific-US meeting

Solomon Islands signals it won't sign on to an 11-point declaration negotiated by the United States and Pacific Island nations this week, dealing a blow to the White House ahead of a high-profile presidential summit with Pacific leaders in Washington.

ABC News

U.S. senior diplomat kicks off Pacific tour in Samoa

U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman met with Samoa's leader on Friday, discussing climate change, ocean security and opportunities to work together as Washington seeks to re-engage the region amid growing Chinese influence.

Reuters

Ardern, Fiame toast NZ-Samoa friendship

Jacinda Ardern's visit to Samoa shows New Zealand's diplomacy of deep engagement in the Pacific, in contrast to recent assertive displays by greater powers.

AAP

Gender Equality in the Pacific: Less Talk and More Action

Pacific women leaders are driving for change, and economic empowerment is key.

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Pacific Islands Forum should consider China security ties - Samoa PM

China's bid to set up a security pact with Pacific island countries should be considered by a regional forum, the leaders of Samoa and New Zealand said on Tuesday, weeks after the Solomon Islands sparked uproar by signing a deal with China.

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The Independent UK

Australia, China continue Pacific rivalry with island visits

Australia and China are continuing their tit-for-tat diplomatic rivalry in the Pacific as the foreign ministers from each country pay separate visits to island nations

The Guardian - AU

Samoa’s PM says China’s expectation of Pacific-wide deal ‘something we could not agree to’

Regional matters must be taken to Pacific Islands Forum, says Fiame Naomi Mata’afa after countries declined deal with Beijing

AFP

Australia offers Samoa new coastguard vessel as part of charm offensive

Apia (Samoa) (AFP) - Australia will provide Samoa with a new coastguard patrol boat, Foreign Minister Penny Wong announced on a visit to the Pacific island nation Thursday, as she looked to reset ties and counter growing Chinese influence.

Reuters

China's foreign minister visits Tonga after Pacific islands delay regional pact

Samoa says it didn't have enough time to consider a sweeping proposal from China for a regional trade and security pact, and has urged fellow Pacific islands to stay united as big powers seek more sway in the region.

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Samoa signs 'collaboration' pact with China

Samoa signed a bilateral agreement with China on Saturday, promising “greater collaboration” as Beijing’s foreign minister continues a South Pacific tour that has sparked concern among Western allies.

The Guardian - AU

Samoa signs China bilateral agreement during Pacific push by Beijing

Scant details released apart from promises of infrastructure support, amid western concerns that China is seeking to expand its security presence in region

The Independent UK

China's foreign minister visits Samoa on Pacific Island trip

China’s foreign minister has met with the leaders of Samoa on the third stop of an island-hopping tour aimed at deepening China’s ties with the Pacific Island nations

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China to consider funding new police training centre in Solomon Islands

China will consider building a police training centre in Solomon Islands, as Foreign Minister Wang Yi tours the Pacific in a bid to increase its influence in the region.

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