Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will welcome the Prime Minister of Solomon Islands, The Hon Matthew Wale CBE, to Canberra for a Leaders’ Meeting on Wednesday, 3 June 2026.

The visit will mark Prime Minister Wale’s first official international visit since taking office in May 2026, and follows a phone call between leaders on Friday, 15 May 2026.

Prime Minister Wale will be accompanied by senior Cabinet ministers from the Solomon Islands Government.

Australia and Solomon Islands are committed to advancing a peaceful and stable region through enhancing our development and economic partnership, strengthening our security cooperation, and bolstering climate resilience.

Prime Minister Albanese will host Prime Minister Wale and his delegation at Parliament House to discuss opportunities for further economic, development and security cooperation.

Quotes attributable to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese

“I congratulate Prime Minister Wale on his recent appointment and look forward to welcoming him to Australia.

“Prime Minister Wale’s decision to make Australia his first official international visit emphasises the importance of the relationship between our nations.

“Despite the global challenges we confront, we recognise we are stronger facing these together as partners.”