A treaty between Australia and the Solomon Islands is on the cards as the Pacific nation's new prime minister prepares for talks with Anthony Albanese.
Matthew Wale is in Canberra for his first overseas trip since he was elected by his country's parliament in May.
Mr Wale has long been an advocate for diplomatically tying his country to Australia, but it's the Pacific nation's relationship with China that has drawn attention.
The Solomon Islands and China signed a security pact in 2022, which partially eclipsed the bilateral security arrangement Australia has had with its Pacific neighbour since 2017.
Mr Wale has been critical of the Solomons' relationship with China, using the 2024 elections to accuse his political opponents of "sleazing up" to Beijing.
