New prime minister says Solomon Islands will review its secretive security treaty with China
The new Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands, Matthew Wale, announced a review of the country's security treaty with China. This treaty, established in 2022, has raised concerns among the United States and Australia regarding potential Chinese military presence in the region. Wale's government aims to strengthen ties with Australia while reassessing existing security agreements.
- ▪Matthew Wale became Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands on May 15, 2026.
- ▪The security treaty with China has been a source of concern for the U.S. and Australia.
- ▪Wale plans to review the treaty and other security agreements with various countries.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onNew prime minister says Solomon Islands will review its secretive security treaty with ChinaThe Solomon Islands' new leader says the country will review its secretive security treaty with ChinaByROD MCGUIRK Associated PressJune 2, 2026, 11:49 PM0:59Solomon Islands' Prime Minister Matthew Wale, right, signs a visitors book as Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese watches at Parliament House in Canberra, Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
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