(Honia La / Beijing Comprehensive News) The Solomon Islands government of the Pacific Islands Soloma Government announced on Tuesday (July 16) that China will invest $ 20 million (S $ 26.89 million) to the country.Support its government budget.
According to Agence France -Presse, after talks with Chinese officials last week, the Solomon Islands Prime Minister Maneli announced the fund.
The Office of the Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands issued a statement saying that since the establishment of bilateral partnership with China five years ago, China has helped the Solomon Islands' transformation project, and the relationship between the two countries has been continuously strengthened.
Statement said that China also agreed to provide funds for the expansion project of the Solomon Islands's only international airport, which is an important part of its national infrastructure.
The Solomon Islands broke diplomatic relations with Taiwan in 2019 and and China Mainland China .The country later became one of the most powerful supporters of China in the South Pacific.In response, China has built a large new stadium, the most advanced medical facilities, mobile phone signal towers, roads, etc. in the country's capital Honey.
The two countries signed a security agreement in 2022, Strengthening police training cooperation , which triggered the United States, Australia and New Zealand , believes that this may be paved for China's establishment of military bases in South Pacific, and China denies this statement.
China provides assistance funds to the Solomon government's budget this time, showing that Beijing hopes to strengthen its strategic foothold in the Pacific region and further consolidate regional influence.
Manella conducted a formal visit to China from July 9th to 15th, met with Chinese leadership, and visited Fujian and Shandong.
According to Xinhua News Agency, Chinese officials said on Friday (July 12) in Beijing that China was willing to help the Solomon Islands with its ability to help the Solomon Islands.
He emphasized that China and Pacific Islands such as the Solomon Islands to carry out friendly cooperation is sincerely helping the island nations to achieve development.
The two countries subsequently issued a joint statement saying that the two sides agreed to deepen the comprehensive strategic partnership of mutual respect and common development in the new era of the new era, and build a community of destiny in the new era.
