SYDNEY, Australia — The new leader of Solomon Islands will visit Australia starting Sunday to discuss security ties, government officials said — a sensitive issue since the Pacific nation signed a secretive pact with China.
Solomon s Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele will visit Canberra and Queensland on his weeklong trip, Australia n officials said.It will be his first visit to Australia as prime minister since he replaced enthusiastic Beijing supporter Manasseh Sogavare in May.Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will host Manele at parliament for talks to strengthen relations 'including through security partnerships,' his office said in a statement on Friday.
'Discussions will include police cooperation, humanitarian aid and a scheme offering agricultural work in Australia for Solomon Islanders.Manele has been less strident in his support for China than Sogavare, who severed diplomatic ties with Taiwan and was seen as deeply skeptical of both Australia and the United States.He has nevertheless reaffirmed his support for the 'one-China' principle and expressed his 'deep appreciation' for Chinese investment and aid.
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