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Australia pledged $25 million for Palestinian recovery as the Netherlands moved to exclude settlement goods from its market.
Canada joins the UK, Italy and Japan fighter programme as its first observer, adding partner engagement to a UKbacked £8.6bn effort.
Sevencountry official announcements showed defence investment, cyber deterrence, Ukraine support and IndoPacific coordination moving in parallel.
EU and 6 governments moved on defence production, air defence, election observation, development policy and IndoPacific security cooperation.
UK, French, G7 and Australian statements linked Iran deescalation demands to nuclear verification, energy security and foodmarket risks.
New Zealand will discuss possible entry into the FijiAustralia defence alliance, with Cabinet and Parliament set to review any accession.
Canberra and Suva concluded two treaties, including a mutual defense pact, as Australia condemned a notified Chinese missile test in the Pacific.
Canberra appointed ambassadors to Thailand, Kuwait and Croatia, an APEC ambassador, and a consulgeneral in Makassar, reinforcing trade links and regional engagement.
Canberra introduced a bill to refine the Foreign Arrangements Scheme, clarifying national interest tests and easing compliance for state and local pacts with foreign entities.