US Raises Concern as Solomon Islands Officially Ink ‘Vague’ Security Deal With China
Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2022 3:14 pm
The United States raised concern Tuesday over the “vague deals” signed between the Solomon Islands and China, citing the “unspecified nature” of the agreement. Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare announced Wednesday that his government has formally signed the security pact with China based on “a sovereign decision” to broaden its security cooperation with more countries. In his statement, Sogavare reiterated that the agreement with China would not adversely impact or undermine the peace and harmony of the region. However, Washington said that the “unspecified nature” of the security treaty was alarming as it follows Beijing’s pattern of offering “shadowy” deals to countries. ...
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