Australia and Solomon Islands agree to boost ties with strategic treaty
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, left, and Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale shake hands in Canberra on June 3. © AAP
SOPHIE MAK
June 3, 2026 13:02 JST
Updated on June 3, 2026 14:26 JST
SYDNEY — Australia and the Solomon Islands will elevate their relationship through a new comprehensive strategic treaty after a long period of diplomatic tension, as Canberra looks to cement its role as the security partner of choice for countries in the Pacific islands region where China has been making diplomatic inroads.
