PNG and Solomons PMs hold talks, discuss trade and security

NewsPacific26 June 2026, 5:42pmPNG and Solomons PMs hold talks, discuss trade and securityRNZ Pacific reportersCaption:The prime minister of Solomon Islands Ma…

RNZ · 2026-06-26T05:42:50.000Z

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Reagan Shaw2026-06-26T05:53:50.000Z

Trade talks are all well and good, but what about the fishing rights? Our neighbours are getting ripped off left and right.

Stuff2026-06-26T06:12:50.000Z

Just another photo op. Marape and Wale shaking hands while nothing changes. Security 'cooperation' means PNG gets to patrol Solomons waters for them.

Reagan Shaw2026-06-26T06:41:50.000Z

Exactly. Heaps of platitudes but noone ever holds them accountable.

Ruby Fraser2026-06-26T06:19:50.000Z

About time they talked. The trade routes through the Solomons are a lifeline for our markets up north.

Mason Young2026-06-26T06:23:50.000Z

I dunno, seems like these meetings never achieve anything tangible. Just signing papers for the camera.

Peyton Hall2026-06-26T06:39:50.000Z

nah, she'll be right. At least they're talking.

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PNG and Solomons PMs hold talks, discuss trade and security

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Reese Morgan

2026-06-26T06:28:50.000Z

Work in shipping. Can confirm the security side is urgent – Chinese boats have been pushing boundaries around Savo. Good on them for talking.

Sky Murphy2026-06-26T06:54:50.000Z

that mate, my uncle works the Albacore runs and says it's getting worse every season.

Sky Murphy2026-06-26T06:37:50.000Z

Wait, the Solomons switched back to Taiwan? I'm confused. This article says nothing about it but it's always the elephant in the room.

Stuff2026-06-26T07:10:50.000Z

switch. That was two years ago. Keep up.

Peyton Hall2026-06-26T06:47:50.000Z

Great to see regional cooperation. Hope it leads to some real benefits for the people on the ground.

Taylor Wright2026-06-26T07:20:50.000Z

stuffed. They'll have another meeting next year and nothing will have changed.

Taylor Wright2026-06-26T07:02:50.000Z

What a load of hot air. Kissing babies and signing deals that'll gather dust.

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