Beijing [China], April 19 (ANI): China on Tuesday defended the signing of security cooperation with the Solomon Islands, saying the agreement "does not target any third party."
Beijing [China], April 19 (ANI): China and Solomon Islands have signed a framework agreement on security cooperation that neighbours of the South Pacific archipelago fear could open the door to a Chinese naval base in the country.
Beijing [China], April 16 (ANI): Amid rising concerns regarding the security deal between the Solomon Islands and China that will allow the People's Liberation Army's presence in the Indo-Pacific region, Australian Minister Zed Seselja met the leader of the Pacific island nation and apprise
Washington [US], April 15 (ANI): The United States has expressed concern over the security pact between China and the Solomon Islands, saying this agreement will open the door for the deployment of Chinese military forces to the Pacific nation.
Beijing [China], April 15 (ANI): Australia and New Zealand raised their concerns regarding the security deal between the Solomon Islands and China as it will allow the People's Liberation Army presence in the Indo-Pacific region.
Honiara [Solomon Islands], April 2 (ANI): The Solomon Islands clarified on Friday that it won't allow any foriegn country to build military bases in the country following the speculations that were raised after the signing of security cooperation with China.
Wellington [New Zealand], March 29 (ANI): New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has expressed concern about the possible militarization of the Pacific after the Solomon Islands government signed a security partnership with China.
Beijing [China], March 29 (ANI): China has signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Solomon Islands on "security cooperation" which allow Beijing to send law enforcement forces to the Islands.