New Zealand criticizes China-Solomon deal
Sheet The Guardian May 5 quoted the Foreign Minister New Zealand Nanaia Mahuta emphasized the security agreement between China and Solomon Islands surprised countries in the region as evidence of “failure in relations”.
Ms. Mahuta also said the deal was unwelcome, unnecessary, and confirmed New Zealand only learned of it after a draft agreement was leaked in March. She called on Solomons for transparency to elevate conversations on the impact of the agreement on regional security.
China and Solomon have been steadily strengthening their relations recently reuters |
China on April 19 confirmed that it had signed a security agreement with Solomon. To date, the content of the agreement has not been released, but the leaked draft has raised concerns in the US, Australia and its allies that China able to deploy forces military to Solomon. Australia says China’s construction of a base in the Solomons is a “red line” while the US has vowed to act if it happens. Prime Minister Solomon Manasseh Sogavare has assured that there is no intention of allowing Beijing to build a military base there.
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