China and the Solomon Islands on Monday signed a deal on police cooperation as part of an upgrade of their relations to a 'comprehensive strategic partnership', four years after the Pacific nation switched ties from Taiwan to China.
Chinese President Xi Jinping talks to Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare during their meeting at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, China, October 9, 2019.
"In just four years, the relationship between China and the Solomon Islands has developed rapidly, and we can now say that it is very fruitful," Li told Sogavare. The official added that the U.S. was committed to a strong relationship with the region and strengthening longstanding bonds with the people of Solomon Islands.
It urged "relevant countries" to "prudently" handle issues such as the discharge of nuclear-contaminated water into the sea and cooperation on nuclear submarines, in a thinly veiled swipe at Japan and AUKUS, the alliance among Australia, the United States and Britain.Sogavare also met China's President Xi Jinping on Monday afternoon and the two agreed to establish a comprehensive strategic partnership, according to Chinese state television.
Describing the two countries as "trustworthy friends and reliable brothers", Xi said China-Solomon Islands ties have set a "good example of solidarity and cooperation" between countries of different sizes and between developing nations.
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