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Solomon Islands to sign US Coast Guard patrol deal amid China ties

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The Solomon Islands, a nation with close security ties to China, is set to sign a maritime patrol agreement with the United States Coast Guard. This deal will permit US vessels to conduct patrols alongside local police within the Solomon Islands' waters. The announcement was made by Prime Minister Matthew Wale during a visit to Washington aimed at bolstering bilateral relations, signaling a strategic pivot despite deepening links with Beijing. AI

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Solomon Islands to sign US Coast Guard patrol deal amid China ties

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Lucy Quaggin ·

    China security partner Solomon Islands to sign US Coast Guard patrol deal

    The Solomon Islands, widely considered China’s closest security partner in the South Pacific, will soon sign a deal allowing the US Coast Guard to patrol its waters with local police aboard, Prime Minister Matthew Wale announced on a trip to Washington to strengthen bilateral tie…

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