The Pacific Policing Initiative aims to establish a rapid response multinational police unit for natural disasters and major events, funded by Australia with $400 million.
Leaders stress the necessity for national consultations to ensure local ownership of the Pacific Policing Initiative amid concerns over foreign influence, particularly regarding China's role.
Australia insists the initiative is Pacific-led, aiming to address regional unrest and ensuring that its development aligns with the needs of Pacific island countries.
Challenges in New Caledonia, stemming from constitutional amendments affecting Indigenous voting rights, highlighted ongoing tensions during conversations about regional stability.
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