Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has concluded a visit to Solomon Islands, where he met Prime Minister Matthew Wale and reaffirmed Australia’s commitment to cooperation across the Pacific.
During celebrations marking the country’s 48th Independence Day, Albanese announced a A$10.2 million education support package and confirmed a new memorandum of understanding supporting the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force Police Academy in Honiara.
Key developments:
- A$10.2 million allocated for free education planning, school books, infrastructure and rural training centres.
- New police academy agreement to support training and the expansion of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force.
- Official handover of the A$45 million Naha Birthing and Urban Health Centre, expanding maternal and primary healthcare services.
The visit highlighted continued Australia–Solomon Islands cooperation in education, healthcare, policing, regional security and Pacific development.
ℹ️ Australian Government – Prime Minister’s Office
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