Pacific Security: Solomon Islands PM Matthew Wale has lodged a strong protest over China’s submarine-launched, nuclear-capable missile test in the Pacific, saying “friends don’t threaten friends” and warning against any country testing ICBMs in the region; the missile reportedly flew over multiple Pacific EEZs and landed near/around Tuvalu’s area, while China insists it was “routine military training” and urges countries not to “overinterpret” the launch. Regional Diplomacy: Australia’s Anthony Albanese says Australia has raised the issue directly with China and is pushing for a “very strong” Pacific Islands Forum statement condemning the test, with leaders also meeting in Brisbane for security and economic talks. Bilateral Treaty Talks: Australia and Solomon Islands have agreed to fast-track negotiations on a new comprehensive treaty covering security, policing, education and people-to-people links, with Australia also signaling it may discuss easier entry arrangements for Solomon Islanders. Development & Services: Japan and Solomon Islands signed an Exchange of Notes for a SBD150m development policy loan to strengthen fiscal and economic resilience, while Australia handed over the AUD$45m Naha Birthing and Urban Health Centre to boost maternal and child healthcare. Transport & Trade: Solomon Airlines has reinstated direct Honiara–Port Moresby passenger flights after a 15-year gap, and launched independence travel sales across regional routes.