The extended police presence follows the Solomon Islands’ signing of a policing deal with China.
Australian police in the Solomon Islands will work alongside officers from Fiji, New Zealand, and Papua New Guinea.
The extended Australian police presence comes after the Solomon Islands upgraded ties with China, signing a policing agreement in July. Australia, New Zealand, and the US are concerned that Chinese police could dislodge a long-standing security arrangement Canberra has with the Pacific Islands nation.
Australia was the Pacific Islands nation’s “primary security partner”, a spokesman for Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade said in a statement today.“At the request of the Solomon Islands Government, Australia has extended its contribution to the Solomons International Assistance Force until June 2024 to assist with security for the national general elections,” the statement said.
More than 5,000 athletes from two dozen nations are expected to attend the games, for which China has donated and constructed stadiums and other venues.
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