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Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (L) hugs Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare as they meet for a bilateral meeting at the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) in Suva, Fiji on July 13, 2022. Joe Armao/AFP via Getty Images
The Australian government has unveiled a major initiative to strengthen its partnership with the Solomon Islands by expanding the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF).
The announcement, made on Dec. 20, follows a request made by the Solomon Islands.