AUSTRALIA: Rudd govt promises shift in Pacific relations

Updated January 23, 2008 20:29:17

Australia has begun rebuilding relations with Pacific states, with talks today between Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and the new Solomon Islands leader Derek Sikua. Mr Rudd held a private meeting with the Solomons prime minister in Canberra, during which Dr Sikua offered to help Australia mend fences with Papua New Guinea, Fiji and Vanuatu.

Presenter: Steve Holand
Speakers: Australia's Parliamentary Secretary for Pacific Island Affairs, Duncan Kerr