Pacific Security Diplomacy: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese begins a three-day Pacific tour, expected to sign Fiji’s Vuvale Union agreement in Suva and then push Solomon Islands treaty talks—building on recent security and economic deals, including the Nakamal Agreement with Vanuatu that bars foreign military bases on Vanuatu territory and expands Australia’s policing and support role. Vanuatu Chiefs Push Back: The Vanuatu Malvatumauri Council of Chiefs says the word “Nakamal” was adopted without proper national consultation, even while not opposing the deal itself, after the agreement was signed in Canberra by Vanuatu PM Jotham Napat and Albanese. Regional Governance: Pacific Islands Forum Troika leaders (Solomon Islands PM Matthew Wale, Tonga PM Lord Fakafanua, and Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr.) reaffirm plans to evolve regional institutions ahead of the 55th Leaders Meeting in Palau, with climate action and Suva Agreement implementation on the agenda. Border Security Focus (Vanuatu): Vanuatu’s first National Summit on Border Security and Preparedness for Emerging Drug and HIV Threats is set for 7–8 July in Port Vila, aiming to coordinate a national response across border agencies. Fisheries Talks: The 25th Forum Fisheries Committee Ministerial Meeting concluded in Wellington, adopting priorities for Pacific fisheries cooperation and backing a new ministerial chair for 2026–2027. Climate Youth at Vanuatu Forum: Youth at the Pacific Innovation Forum on Climate and Environment in Vanuatu are calling for child-centred climate decision-making, arguing young people need real power and resources to lead solutions.