Australia signed a new economic and defense alliance with Fiji on Monday, elevating ties between the two nations as Canberra seeks to check China's influence in region.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese signed the pact with his Fijian counterpart Sitiveni Rabuka, as he visited the capital of the South Pacific island, Suva.
"The alliance reinforces Australia and Fiji's commitment to a peaceful, prosperous and secure region," Australia's foreign affairs department said.
"The Pacific is home. And that's why this visit matters for Australians. Tackling shared challenges. Creating new opportunities. Together," Albanese said in a post on X, which included pictures from his visit.
What does the alliance entail?
