US Raises Concern as Solomon Islands Officially Signs ‘Vague' Security Deal With China

US Raises Concern as Solomon Islands Officially Signs ‘Vague' Security Deal With China
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare (R) and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang inspect honour 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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The United States is raising concern over the “vague deal” signed between the Solomon Islands and China, citing the “unspecified nature” of the agreement.

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare announced on April 20 that his government has formally signed a security pact with China based on “a sovereign decision” to broaden its security cooperation with more countries.
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