The Solomon Islands, widely considered China’s closest security partner in the South Pacific, will soon sign a deal allowing the US Coast Guard to patrol its waters with local police aboard, Prime Minister Matthew Wale announced on a trip to Washington to strengthen bilateral ties.While the South Pacific nation has deepened its ties with China over the past few years, particularly following the signing of a secret security pact in 2022, Wale’s visit underscored efforts to strengthen maritime cooperation with the US.Wale, who took office in May pledging change for the Solomon Islands, met with the US Coast Guard’s vice commandant, Admiral Thomas Allan, while in America on Monday.
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TUE · 2026-07-21 · 20:28 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0721-94844
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China security partner Solomon Islands to sign US Coast Guard patrol deal
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale announced that his nation will soon sign a deal with the United States. This agreement will permit the US Coast Guard to conduct patrols in Solomon Islands waters, with local police accompanying them.
Lucy QuagginSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-07-21 · 20:28 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale announced that his nation will soon sign a deal with the United States. This agreement will permit the US Coast Guard to conduct patrols in Solomon Islands waters, with local police accompanying them. The announcement was made during Wale's trip to Washington, aimed at bolstering bilateral relations. This development comes as the Solomon Islands has strengthened its security ties with China in recent years, including a secret security pact signed in 2022. Prime Minister Wale's visit highlights the Solomon Islands' efforts to enhance maritime cooperation with the United States.
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Prime Minister Matthew Wale met with the US Coast Guard’s vice commandant, Admiral Thomas Allan.
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The Solomon Islands has deepened its ties with China over the past few years.
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The Solomon Islands signed a security pact with China in 2022.
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Solomon Islands will soon sign a deal allowing the US Coast Guard to patrol its waters with local police aboard.
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