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Tess Ikonomou

Australia ready to extend security presence in Solomons

Richard Marles says Australia will provide an ongoing security presence in the Solomon Islands. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles says Australia is ready to provide an ongoing security presence in the Solomon Islands.

Mr Marles, who is also the defence minister, was speaking on Thursday from the Pacific Island nation's capital Honiara, where he reaffirmed Australia's commitment to regional security.

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