Australia's Minister for Foreign Affairs Julie Bishop begins a day four trip today to Solomon Islands, Nauru and Vanuatu.
In Solomon Islands, Ms Bishop will meet prime minister Gordon Darcy Lilo to discuss Australia's leadership of the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands, RAMSI.
She will meet senior members of the Australian business community to discuss how to increase trade and investment ties, and will also visit the RAMSI base.
In Nauru, Ms Bishop will meet President Baron Waqa and visit aid projects. She will also visit the Offshore Processing Centre.
In Vanuatu, Ms Bishop will meet prime minister Moana Carcasses and Foreign Minister Edward Natapei. She will launch two projects to boost economic development, and visit the Vanuatu Women's Centre for a discussion with women leaders.
Ms Bishop will be accompanied by Parliamentary Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Senator Brett Mason; Tanya Plibersek, Matt Thistlethwaite and Australia's Global Ambassador for Women and Girls.
