Penny Wong makes 'no strings attached' pitch to Pacific in veiled attack against China

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Foreign Minister Penny Wong says Australia's commitment to developing closer ties with Pacific nations won't come with 'strings attached, as she seeks to present a more compelling partnership case to the region. ShubaSKrishnan

The foreign minister has flagged a new era of co-operation with its Pacific neighbours, and said the new Australian government under Anthony Albanese would no longer"neglect" calls from the Pacific for increased action on climate change.

The declaration has been made during a speech delivered in Fiji on just her fourth day in the role of leading Australia's foreign policy. "We are a partner that won’t erode Pacific priorities or Pacific institutions - we believe in transparency we believe in true partnerships."Penny Wong laments Australia’s ‘lost decade’ in Pacific as China reportedly seeks new regional deal

"This is a different Australian government and Australia, and we will stand shoulder to shoulder with you, our Pacific family, in response to this crisis," she said.

 

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ShubaSKrishnan Um can Penny walk without being told what to do?

ShubaSKrishnan I am glad that Penny Wong is not using a them and us, or with us or against us, language. Forcing the Pacific nations to choose sides is a sure way of losing them. Peaceful coexistence and mutual respect is the way to go and everyone can prosper.

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