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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Rod McGuirk

New prime minister says Solomon Islands will review its secretive security treaty with China

Australia Solomon Islands - (AAP Image)

The Solomon Islands will review its secretive security treaty with China, the South Pacific nation’s new Prime Minister Matthew Wale said Wednesday.

The pact struck in 2022 with the Solomons’ then-Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare created fears in the United States and among allies including Australia that it would allow the Chinese navy to build a base in the South Pacific.

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