China ally Solomon Islands invites US Coast Guard patrols

Solomon Islands To Sign US Coast Guard Patrol Deal Despite Close Security Ties With China

The planned "ship-rider agreement" comes as the United States steps up its engagement in the Pacific, where China has expanded its influence.

Top Chinese South Pacific security partner to let US patrol its waters

Agreement will allow US vessels to patrol with local police as Honiara expands maritime ties with Washington despite close Beijing links.

China ally Solomon Islands invites US Coast Guard patrols

The Solomons became China's closest security partner in the South Pacific after signing a secret security pact in 2022, blocking a US Coast Guard vessel from making a port call the same year. Wale, who pledged to bring change after he was elected in May, met with US Coast Guard vice commandant Admiral Thomas Allan in Washington on Monday. He also met with US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau on deepening bilateral ties, said a State D…

Solomon Islands invites US Coast Guard patrols

SYDNEY — The Solomon Islands will sign a deal for the US Coast Guard to patrol its waters with local police aboard, Prime Minister Matthew Wale said on a visit to Washington. ...