Visit to Solomon Islands, Nauru and Vanuatu, December 2013

Group photo at the Vanuatu Women’s Centre following discussions about the challenges and opportunities for economic and business growth (19 December 2013)

Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop greets staff at the Vanuatu Women’s Centre (19 December 2013)

Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop participated in a traditional Vanuatu custom dance with Vanuatu Prime Minister Hon. Moana Carcasses Kalosil (19 December 2013)

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop sharing a traditional-ceremony shell of Kava with Vanuatu Prime Minister, Hon. Moana Carcasses Kalosil (19 December 2013)

Australia’s Foreign Minister Julie Bishop, Vanuatu Prime Minister Hon. Moana Carcasses Kalosil and Senator Brett Mason inspecting the newly refitted RVS Tukoro (19 December 2013)

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop with the 60 Solomon Islanders awarded Australia Awards scholarships for 2014 (17 December 2013)

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop delivers a speech at a dinner hosted by Vanuatu Prime Minister Hon Moana Carcasses Katokai (18 December 2013)

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop speaks with Vanuatu Prime Minister Hon Moana Carcasses Katokai at a dinner reception (18 December 2013)

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop speaks with Vanuatu Prime Minister Hon Moana Carcasses Katokai at a dinner reception (18 December 2013)

The Australian High Commissioner, H.E. Jeremy Bruer, Hon. Ms Natasha Stoot Despoja, Global Ambassador for Women and Girls, Ms Marie-Louise Milne, spouse of Vanuatu Prime Minister, the Prime Minister of the Republic of Vanuatu, Hon. Mr Moana Carcasses Kalosil, Foreign Minister Hon. Ms Julie Bishop, Vanuatu Foreign Minister, Hon. Mr Edward Natapei, The Hon Taya Plibersek MP, Deputy Leader of the Opposition and Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Development and Hon. Brett Mason, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Foreign Affairs.

The Dinner took place at the VIT Nambanga Restaurant where Australia-Pacific Technical College (APTC) students are trained for Hospitality and Tourism Courses (18 December 2013)

Australia’s Ambassador for Women and Girls Natasha Stott Despoja meets Sister Doreen at the Burns Creek village in Honiara (17 December 2013)

Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop visits Louise Whitney’s shop in Burns Creek, Honiara (17 December 2013)

Pastor Lemuel Inomae addresses Foreign Minister Julie Bishop and the Australian delegation during their visit to Burns Creek, Honiara (17 December 2013)

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop and Solomon Islands Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo shake hands following a meeting in Honiara (17 December 2013)

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop with Sister Doreen at Burns Creek village in Honiara (17 December 2013)