Australia deeply values our relationship with Solomon Islands.
It was great meeting with Solomon Islands Ministers today.
We have close and longstanding ties, shared geography, and history of standing together in challenging times.
Pat Conroy MP
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Pat Conroy MP
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Minister for Defence Industry. Minister for Pacific Island Affairs. Federal MP for Shortland. Authorised by Pat Conroy, ALP, Belmont.
- Replying to @PatConroy1Another example of the Albanese Government giving the ADF the capabilities it needs to keep Australia safe. Enabling and strengthening Australia’s maritime surveillance and response capacities. And upholding regional security.
- The Poseidon fleet is now complete. The Royal Australian Air Force’s 14th and final P-8A Poseidon aircraft has landed at RAAF Base Edinburgh. This milestone delivers on commitments made under the National Defence Strategy.
- Australia and Kiribati are longstanding partners. 🇦🇺🇰🇮 With shared goals for our region. And hopefully a new shared passion – I tried to recruit Minister Tekeeua Tarati as a new Blues supporter!
- Volunteers are the fabric of our community. This National Volunteer Week we celebrate them and the work they do. They respond in moments of crisis. They show up, day after day. They provide dignity, safety and places to come together. And they deserve every one of our thanks.
- Replying to @PatConroy1These connectivity initiatives will help boost PNG’s development and growth, trade, and our economic partnership. And this is key to the future peace, stability and prosperity in our region.
- Replying to @PatConroy1Today, with PNG's Deputy Prime Minister Rosso, we officially kicked-off development of the Telecommunications Blueprint for PNG. And after we delivered the Coral Sea Cable, we are exploring options for new internet connections through the PukPuk Digital Connectivity Initiative.
- No matter where you live, you should be able to connect to the internet to see the PNG Chiefs’ NRL debut in 2028. But connectivity is more than watching your favourite sport - it’s about connecting families, delivering services and creating opportunity.
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Congratulations to Matthew Wale, on being appointed Prime Minister of Solomon Islands. I look forward to working together to continue strengthening our economic, development and security partnership. 🇸🇧🇦🇺 - Replying to @PatConroy1This week’s Budget continues backing the workers, engineers, scientists and personnel who make our country safer and more secure. Delivering on our 2026 National Defence Strategy and Integrated Investment Program. And keeping Australians safe.
- We’re building a defence future made in Australia – in every part of Australia. Creating tens of thousands of jobs for Aussie workers. Strengthening our industrial base. And delivering more capabilities here at home than ever before.
- Replying to @PatConroy1Australia is a partner the Pacific can count on. And our Budget shows it by prioritising the investments and partnerships that make our region more peaceful, more stable and more prosperous.
- Replying to @PatConroy1Our 2026-27 Budget maintains Australia’s total Official Development Assistance. And focuses on strengthening local resilience and supporting long-term development in the Pacific. With over 75 cents in every development dollar directed to our region.