(Washington Composite Electric) The United States expressed concerns about the Solomon Islands and China may sign a security agreement.The Solomon Congress received a notice that officials in China will send officials next month to local signing agreements.
The Chairman of the Public Account Committee of Solomon and East Honian, East, told Congress that officials of Chinese Foreign Ministry will visit the capital Honeyla in mid -May to "sign multilateral agreement and discuss cooperation."
He said that the interview means that the two countries will strengthen trade, education and fishery cooperation.But he denied that Solomon's security agreement with China will include the establishment of a military base.
Prime Minister Solomon also told Congress that the proposed security agreement does not include the establishment of a Chinese military base.Sogovare's office said that it is impossible to confirm which Chinese officials will visit Honeyla.
According to the bilateral security cooperation framework agreement at the end of last month, China can establish a military existence in the Solomon Islands, which makes Australia, which is less than 2,000 kilometers away from the country.The agreement will also allow the Chinese military to go to the local area while riots in the country.
U.S. State Council spokesman Puis said on Monday that the extensive nature of the security agreement opened the door for China's garrison in Solomon. The United States was worried that the signing of similar agreements may exacerbate the instability of the Solomon Islands.Prerequisite of worry.
Price also said that the security relationship between the Solomon Islands and Australia has met the safety needs of the country. After the local riots occurred last year, Australia sent troops.
At the same time, Campbell, a coordinator of the National Security Council, and Daniel Kritenbrink, assistant Secretary of State of the State Council, will led a delegation to visit the Solomon Islands, Fiji and Papua New Guinea this week.
The National Security Council stated that he hopes to ensure that the partnership between the United States and the Pacific islands can be used to achieve prosperity, safety and peace in the Pacific islands and Indo -Pacific regions.