China security partner Solomon Islands to sign US Coast Guard patrol deal
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The Solomon Islands, a close security partner of China, will sign a deal with the US Coast Guard to patrol its waters, as announced by Prime Minister Matthew Wale during a trip to Washington. This move comes despite the Solomon Islands deepening ties with China, including a secret security pact in 2022. Wale's visit underscores efforts to strengthen maritime relations and balance major power influences in the region.
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The Solomon Islands is widely considered China's closest security partner in the South Pacific.
The Solomon Islands will soon sign a deal allowing the US Coast Guard to patrol its waters with local police aboard.
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The Solomon Islands are widely considered China’s closest security partner in the South Pacific.
South China Morning Post- The Solomon Islands is widely considered China's closest security partner in the South Pacific.
- The US Coast Guard will patrol Solomon Islands waters with local police aboard.
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Loaded language removedThe Solomon Islands, widely considered China’s closest security partner in the South Pacific, will soon sign a deal allowing the US Coast Guard to patrol its waters with local police aboard, Prime Minister Matthew Wale announced on a trip to Washington to strengthen bilateral ties.
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The Solomon Islands are widely considered China’s closest security partner in the South Pacific.
South China Morning PostPrime Minister Matthew Wale announced the deal on a trip to Washington to strengthen bilateral ties.
South China Morning PostThe Solomon Islands has deepened its ties with China over the past few years.
South China Morning PostThe Solomon Islands signed a secret security pact with China in 2022.
South China Morning PostThe Solomon Islands will soon sign a deal allowing the US Coast Guard to patrol its waters with local police aboard.
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