The United States has drawn a line in the sand for Solomon Islands regarding its recently signed security cooperation agreement with China.
In a meeting on Friday US national security council Indo-Pacific coordinator, Kurt Campbell, conveyed Washington's concerns with the treaty.
Mr Campbell's delegation conveyed to Manasseh Sogavare that the US respected the right of nations to make sovereign decisions but warned if steps are taken to establish a de facto permanent military presence they would then have significant concerns and respond accordingly.
Joining me is Massey University defence and security senior lecturer Dr Anna Powles.
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare during an official visit in China. Photo: Facebook / Prime Minister Press Secretariat PI
