Solomon Islands choose China friend as new PM

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Currently the foreign minister, Jeremiah Manele has pledged to continue the Pacific Island nation’s foreign policy that made it grow close to China.

Solomon Islands MPs have selected a new prime minister in a secret ballot, choosing Foreign Minister Jeremiah Manele, who has pledged to continue the Pacific Island nation’s foreign policy that made it grow close to China.

Police have boosted security in the capital Honiara as newly elected MPs arrived at parliament on Thursday to vote.

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