Mrs. Wong will visit the leaders of Samoa and Tonga over the next few days, offering social and financial support to strengthen ties.
His visit comes after both nations signed agreements with China.
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong is making her second visit to the Pacific nations. (Getty)
Ms. Wong was sworn in on May 24 and is making her second trip to the Pacific in nine days. Last week he spoke at the Pacific Islands Forum in Fiji.
Meanwhile, China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi has visited five Pacific nations, signed a dozen bilateral agreements but failed to reach a security and trade agreement with 10 countries.
Before leaving Australia last night, Ms Wong pledged to work to improve relations with the Pacific countries.
“We understand that we must work together like never before, for our peoples and for future generations.
“We want to make a unique contribution from Australia to help build a stronger Pacific family.”
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has failed to reach a security and trade agreement with the Pacific countries. (Photo AP) (AP)
Wang told Samoa Prime Minister Afioga Fiame Naomi Mataafa last Saturday that China “does not target third parties and does not seek exclusive rights” to work with Pacific countries.
“China is ready to improve communication with all countries concerned about the Pacific island countries, especially Australia and New Zealand, and give full strength to their respective forces to carry out more trilateral cooperation on the basis of respecting the wishes of the Pacific island countries, “he said. , according to a Chinese reading of the meeting.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will fly to Indonesia on Sunday.
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