Solomon Islands PM says security pact with China won't undermine regional peace

Manasseh Sogavare,  Solomon Islands Prime Minister, Jeremiah Manele,  Solomon Islands Foreign Minister and  Li Keqiang,  Chinese Premier, Wang Yi, Chinese State Councillor and Foreign Minister

© APA | Manasseh Sogavare, Solomon Islands Prime Minister, Jeremiah Manele, Solomon Islands Foreign Minister and Li Keqiang, Chinese Premier, Wang Yi, Chinese State Councillor and Foreign Minister

# 20 April 2022 04:12 (UTC +04:00)

Solomon Islands' decision to sign a security pact with China will not adversely impact or undermine peace and harmony in the region, Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare told parliament on Wednesday, APA reports citing Reuters.

Sogavare asked friends, partners and neighbours to respect the country's sovereign interests.

China said on Tuesday it had signed a security pact with the Solomon Islands, a move that has heightened concerns of the United States and its allies about growing Chinese influence in a region traditionally under their sway.

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