CANBERRA: New Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale said on Wednesday (Jun 3) that he would review a secretive 2022 security pact with Beijing, which rattled Canberra and Washington by opening the door to Chines

Anthony Albanese will seek to capitalise on the election of a new Australia-friendly Solomon Islands leader by launching talks on a new treaty agreement.

Canberra hopes the election of a pro-Australia prime minister in Matthew Wale will reset bilateral ties at a time of rising strategic competition with Beijing.

A change of government in Honiara is not just a development in regional competition with China

Australia and the Solomon Islands have committed to “elevate” their relationship in a “comprehensive treaty” and boost police co-operation in a massive upset years after the…

New Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale said Wednesday he would be reviewing a secretive 2022 security pact with Beijing, which rattled Canberra and Washington by opening…

The new Solomon Islands prime minister has made a clear pivot towards Australia, agreeing to kickstart negotiations on a comprehensive treaty with Canberra and promising to…

Solomon Islands leader Matthew Wale said he was seeking a “reset” in the relationship with Australia after a period dominated by deepening ties to China.

The Solomon Islands' new leader says the country will review its secretive security treaty with China

CANBERRA: New Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale said on Wednesday (Jun 3) that he would review a secretive 2022 security pact with Beijing, which rattled Canberra and…