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Pacific Security: Forum foreign ministers in Suva failed to agree on a joint statement condemning China’s nuclear-capable missile test, despite growing regional alarm over militarisation and the lack of advance details on where the missile landed. Foreign Policy & Taiwan: China warned the Pacific Islands Forum secretary-general to stick to the one-China principle after Taiwan was confirmed to attend the Palau leaders meeting later this month, keeping diplomatic tensions front and centre. Regional Climate Push: Forum foreign ministers backed stronger climate action ahead of COP31, calling for more climate finance, renewable investment, and Pacific-led momentum through Pre-COP31 meetings. Regional Security Planning: Ministers endorsed a Regional Peace and Security Action Plan 2026–2030 and discussed Solomon Islands’ proposal for a Blue Pacific Ocean of Peace regional security treaty, alongside plans to institutionalise a Pacific Police Ministers Meeting. Parliament & Oversight: The Public Accounts Committee scrutinised multiple supplementary requests, including a $5.6m digital upgrade for the National Parliament and rental-related concerns in other ministries’ office deals. Energy & Infrastructure: Construction has started on a 22km transmission line linking Tina River hydropower to Honiara’s grid, aiming to cut diesel reliance and boost renewable supply. Governance Reform: MPGIS completed a second round of consultations on amendments to the Provincial Government Act, while MRD moves ahead with Constituency Development Fund audits and plans for Constituency Economic Growth Centres. PAC & Social Policy: The Ministry of Women defended a donor-funded supplementary allocation for children’s policy review and monitoring and evaluation work. Business & Telecoms: PM Wale met Satsol as the government prepares telecommunications reforms, with the company seeking to expand services into rural areas.

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