Climate Finance: Solomon Islands Climate Change Minister Wayne Ghemu urged faster climate-fund payouts, citing a $500,000 cyclone payment delivered within 10 days. A Green Climate Fund official said the country has secured more than US$120 million but lacks a local accredited agency to manage funding directly. India Partnership: Prime Minister Matthew Wale discussed cooperation on solar power, battery storage and infrastructure financing, ahead of a planned visit to India in 2027. Budget Support: Australia has provided a further SBD$100 million to support economic stability, public financial management and government priorities, following an equal contribution in June. Digital Economy: A new national policy sets a framework for stronger connectivity, online public services, digital skills and business innovation. Infrastructure: Clearance for the Tina River project’s dam design allows main construction to begin; the Noro water upgrade is also expected to support households and businesses in the provincial economic centre. Export Markets: Talks with a Wellington group aim to connect rural cocoa growers to premium buyers in New Zealand and Europe, while a Solomon Islands producer is exploring a potential 19-tonne noni juice shipment to China in 2027.