Melanesian regional diplomacy: Prime Minister Matthew Wale says the Melanesian Spearhead Group should be “effective and not a pushover,” calling for stronger processes after talks with PNG PM James Marape in Port Moresby. Mining governance: Wale and Marape backed closer cooperation to reform Solomon Islands’ mining sector, with PNG offering legal and technical support and experience to help Honiara improve transparency and national benefits. PNG–SI cooperation framework: PNG and Solomon Islands signed a 2026–2030 development and economic cooperation agreement covering trade, investment, policing and maritime cooperation. Public service capacity & health: Solomon Islands and Japan signed two grant agreements worth 294 million Japanese Yen for public service scholarships and modern malaria diagnosis equipment. Security planning: The Ministry of Police, National Security and Correctional Services launched its Corporate Plan 2025–2028, outlining priorities to strengthen security and service delivery. Maritime services: Solomon Ports launched a Shipping Schedule Hub App for real-time domestic vessel schedules and travel updates. Health workforce: 184 probation nurses were registered after completing the Supervised Practice Program. Provincial ties with China: Malaita’s sister-province partnership with China’s Jiangsu is delivering scholarships and livelihood support, including women’s economic empowerment. Regional security spillover: Australia and Vanuatu signed the Nakamal Agreement barring foreign military bases and militarisation of critical infrastructure, while keeping room for third-party engagement via consultation.