Solomon Islands PM Wants Permanent Police Arrangement With Beijing to Deal With ‘Internal Threats’

Solomon Islands PM Wants Permanent Police Arrangement With Beijing to Deal With ‘Internal Threats’
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare and then-Chinese Premier Li Keqiang inspect honor guards during a welcome ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Oct. 9, 2019. Wang Zhao/AFP via Getty Images
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Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare said on July 1 that he wants to establish a permanent security arrangement with Beijing to deal with “internal threats.”

The prime minister made the comments after a five-month training arrangement wrapped up between the China Police Liaison Team, the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force, and the Correctional Services of Solomon Islands.

Daniel Y. Teng
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Daniel Y. Teng is based in Brisbane, Australia. He focuses on national affairs, including federal politics and Australia-China relations. Got a tip? Contact him at [email protected].
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