AUSTRALIA: Rudd govt promises shift in Pacific relations

(Radio Australia)

Australia has begun rebuilding relations with Pacific states, with talks today between Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and the new Solomon Islands leader Derek Sikua. Mr Rudd held a private meeting with the Solomons prime minister in Canberra, during which Dr Sikua offered to help Australia mend fences with Papua New Guinea, Fiji and Vanuatu.


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