Pacific Step-up

The Pacific Step-up is Australia’s strategic initiative to strengthen its relationships and partnerships in the Pacific region. It focuses on enhancing diplomatic, economic, and security ties with Pacific Island nations, addressing shared challenges like climate change, economic development, and regional security threats. By increasing engagement through aid, infrastructure projects, and collaboration on issues such as education and health, Australia aims to foster stability and prosperity in the Pacific, counter increasing influence from other countries, and support the sovereignty and self-determination of Pacific nations.