Australia, Solomon Islands

Three Deals in 12 Days: How Australia Is Countering China in the Pacific
In separate agreements with Nauru, Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands, Australia is attempting to edge out China’s influence in the region.
Australia agrees deal to strengthen Solomons police
Australia said Friday it had agreed to boost Solomon Islands' police force with a multi-year funding, training and infrastructure package for the Pacific nation, which has fostered close ties with China.
Australia announces $118 million deal to enhance policing in Solomon Islands
Australia has announced it will pay for more police in Solomon Islands and create a police training center in the South Pacific island nation's capital Honiara, where Chinese law enforcement instructors are already based under a bilateral security pact with Beijing.
With an Eye on China, Australia Strikes a Deal With Nauru
In return for financial support, the Pacific island nation of Nauru pledged not to enter any security pacts without Australia’s assent.
Australia boosts police support for Solomon Islands amid rivalry with China
Australia will provide over $100 million to help the Solomon Islands, which also has security ties with China, expand its police force so it can reduce its reliance on external partners, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Friday.
Australia signs $190 million security deal with the Solomon Islands
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a $190 million security agreement with the Solomon Islands. It will see Australia assist in scaling up the size and capability of the Pacific nation’s police force,
Australia strikes US$118 million policing deal with China-friendly Solomon Islands
Australian PM Albanese called the pact a ‘new foundation’ for Canberra’s security ties with Honiara as Beijing’s clout in the Pacific grows.

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