Solomon Islands

Australia to Help Boost Security in Solomon Islands

Australia will boost security in Solomon Islands by sending additional personnel to cover both the Pacific Games and the general elections.

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Solomon Islands Says China Police Pact Not a ‘Threat’

Solomon Islands said its policing pact with China posed no "threat" to the Pacific, rebuking Western powers.

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Solomons PM Heads to China to Tighten Ties

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare flew to China to strengthen their "serious" relationship, his office said.

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Solomons PM Calls for ‘Review’ of Australia Defense Pact

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has asked for a "review" of a long-standing defense pact with Australia.

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Australia to Construct Solomon Islands Security Infrastructure

Australia has partnered with Reeves Icon and Hall to provide security-related infrastructure for the Solomon Islands government.

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Solomons PM Tells Australia No Chinese Military Presence

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare said he has assured Australia that his nation will not allow a Chinese military presence.

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Australia, New Zealand Exempt From Solomons Naval Ban

Australia and New Zealand are exempt from a ban on foreign naval visits to Solomon Islands, the country's prime minister said.

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Solomon Islands Suspends US Naval Visits: US Embassy

The Solomon Islands has suspended all visits from the United States Navy, the US embassy in Canberra said.

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Solomon Islands Refuses to Allow US Ship to Make Port Call

The Solomon Islands has refused to allow a US Coast Guard cutter to make a routine port call.

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Solomons Says Foreign Base Would Make It a Military Target

Solomon Islands will not host a foreign military base because the nation would be targeted for "military strikes," PM Manasseh Sogavare said.

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