Latest news in Solomon Islands? September 22nd, 2026

The key developments involving the Solomon Islands include:

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• UN General Assembly & Australia Talks: Prime Minister Matthew Wale met with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, advancing discussions on a comprehensive bilateral security and development treaty. Wale emphasized Australia as a “partner of choice,” while Albanese described the proposed treaty as transformational for regional stability.

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• Climate Finance Advocacy at the UN: In bilateral meetings with UN Secretary-General António Guterres, Prime Minister Wale pressed for urgent, dedicated climate finance and adaptation assistance for Pacific Island nations. He highlighted concerns surrounding the country’s upcoming transition out of Least Developed Country (LDC) status and the need to protect access to development grants.

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• Domestic Governance & Legal Affairs: In Honiara, the Attorney-General’s Conference of the Parties (AG-COP) 2026 convened, centering discussions on legal reforms, good governance, and institutional capacity building.

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• Maritime & Border Security Training: Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) officers concluded specialized drone and border surveillance training conducted alongside the Australian Defence Force under Exercise Coastwatchers.

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• Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Clearance: Provincial and national authorities reviewed community safety initiatives aimed at clearing World War II unexploded ordnance from school grounds and local villages across the Western Province.