No military element to Solomon Islands cooperation, Chinese ministry says

There is no military element in the security cooperation between China and Soloman Islands, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesman said on Friday.

Reuters

Updated:1st Apr, 2022 at 5:14 PM

BEIJING: After a regional backlash, the Solomon Islands on Friday said it would not allow a Chinese military base in the Pacific islands nation despite its plans to sign a security pact with Beijing.

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No military element to Solomon Islands cooperation, Chinese ministry says

There is no military element in the security cooperation between China and Soloman Islands, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesman said on Friday.

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