Solomon Islands suspends all naval visits

By Agence France-Presse

Aug 31, 2022 12:10 am

HONIARA: The Solomon Islands has suspended visits from all foreign navies, citing a need to review approval processes, the country's leader said on Tuesday, after a United States Coast Guard vessel was unable to refuel at its port.

The decision comes amid concerns over the Solomons' growing ties with China in recent years, switching diplomatic recognition from Taipei to Beijing in 2019 and signing a security pact with the East Asian giant in April.

This Aug. 14, 2017 file photo shows Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare at a Lowy Institute event in Sydney, Australia. AP PHOTO

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