Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will welcome the Prime Minister of Solomon Islands, The Hon Matthew Wale CBE, to Canberra for a Leaders\u2019 Meeting on Wednesday, 3 June 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The visit will mark Prime Minister Wale\u2019s first official international visit since taking office in May 2026, and follows a phone call between leaders on Friday, 15 May 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Prime Minister Wale will be accompanied by senior Cabinet ministers from the Solomon Islands Government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Australia and Solomon Islands are committed to advancing a peaceful and stable region through enhancing our development and economic partnership, strengthening our security cooperation, and bolstering climate resilience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Prime Minister Albanese will host Prime Minister Wale and his delegation at Parliament House to discuss opportunities for further economic, development and security cooperation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI congratulate Prime Minister Wale on his recent appointment and look forward to welcoming him to Australia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cPrime Minister Wale\u2019s decision to make Australia his first official international visit emphasises the importance of the relationship between our nations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cDespite the global challenges we confront, we recognise we are stronger facing these together as partners.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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