
Morrison defends management of Australia’s ties to Solomons
Associated PressCANBERRA, Australia — Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said Thursday he is following security officials’ advice in managing relations with the Solomon Islands after its leader alleged he had been threatened “with invasion.” Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare told Parliament on Wednesday that opponents of his new security pact with China have threatened his country and insulted it. Morrison said last month that Australia and the United States shared the same “red line” when it came to opposing a Chinese military base on the Solomon Islands. Morrison said Australia needed to be “calm and composed” in dealing with the Solomon Islands. Morrison said Australia remained the Solomon Islands’ preferred security partner despite the new pact.
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Australia announces $118 million deal to enhance policing in Solomon Islands
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