New Solomons PM vows to review controversial security pact with China
The new Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands, Matthew Wale, has announced plans to review a controversial security pact with China. This decision comes as he seeks to reset relations with Australia, which have been strained due to the previous government's ties with Beijing. Wale aims to release the full text of the agreement before the upcoming elections in 2024.
- ▪Matthew Wale is the new Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands.
- ▪He plans to review a security agreement with China that has drawn criticism.
- ▪Wale seeks to strengthen ties with Australia and aims to establish a new treaty by the end of the year.
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- ▪ New prime minister says Solomon Islands will review its secretive security treaty with China — ABC News — International
- ▪ Solomons Islands PM says to review security pact with China — Straits Times — World
- ▪ Solomon Islands to begin treaty talks with Australia, review China pact — ABC News (Australia)
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| Publication time | Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:04:55 +1000 |
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