Solomon Islands PM floats Pacific-wide security treaty in sharp pivot

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale proposed a Pacific-wide security treaty during his visit to Canberra with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in June. Wale, the chair of the Pacific Islands Forum, emphasized that China should not play a major role in regional security. Experts note that while the proposal has merit, achieving consensus among Pacific nations may be challenging.

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