Solomon Islands Foreign Relations Committee Chair Peter Kenilorea Jr says there is “nothing” for the island nation in the security deal signed with China.
“The agreement itself speaks of this interest … domestically to protect Chinese interests,” Mr Kenilorea told
Sky News host Chris Smith.“So yes, it is secret and that of itself is a big concern to many of us Solomon Islanders.”
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