Penny Wong ramps up Pacific lobbying effort as she flies out to Samoa and Tonga
Foreign affairs minister tells regional leaders ‘we understand we need to work together like never before’ as battle for influence with China intensifies
Penny Wong is embarking on her third international trip since being sworn in as foreign affairs minister and will travel to two more Pacific countries – Samoa and Tonga – as Australia and China vie for influence in the region.
Before boarding her flight on Wednesday evening, Wong said Australia would “increase our contribution to regional security” and work together with Pacific countries “like never before”.
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