Security & Diplomacy: Solomon Islands PM Matthew Wale says his government will review the secretive 2022 China security pact, citing a non-disclosure clause and saying he only saw the full text days before his Australia trip, after removing people from key positions to gain access; Australia Reset: Wale and Australian PM Anthony Albanese agreed to begin negotiations on a “comprehensive” new strategic treaty and to deepen police cooperation, with leaders framing it as a reset based on mutual trust, respect and open dialogue; Aid & Implementation: Australia also pledged SBD$200 million to support Solomon Islands’ response to Cyclone Maila and impacts of global energy shocks, plus more education training and scholarships; Local Governance & Youth: Isabel Province youth leaders urged young people to help shape development, while New Zealand-backed programmes launched to strengthen child protection and end violence through locally-led community action; Public Services: A new climate-resilient Buala market building was handed over to vendors, funded by Australia under the Provincial Markets Redevelopment Program; Weather Readiness: Honiara hosted the Weather Ready Pacific steering meeting as the government reaffirmed support for radar, training and early-warning connectivity.