Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has not released details of the security deal with China. Photo: AP
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has not released details of the security deal with China. Photo: AP

Solomon Islands says it won’t allow a Chinese military base and is ‘conscious of security ramification’

  • A day after security pact was agreed, Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare says it doesn’t invite China to set up a base
  • A leaked draft of the agreement allowed Chinese navy ships to replenish in the islands, sparking concern in the region

Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has not released details of the security deal with China. Photo: AP
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has not released details of the security deal with China. Photo: AP
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