Solomon Islands

Federated States of Micronesia's President David Panuelo has appealed to Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare to scrap the China Solomon Islands security pact.

Solomon Islands football coach Felipe Vera-Arango believes the future is bright, despite a heavy defeat in the FIFA World Cup Oceania Qualifying Final.

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Mannaseh Sogavare has confirmed his government has finalised a security treaty with China.

Solomon Islands football coach Felipe Vera-Arango says his side will have to play a "perfect game" if they want to upset New Zealand in tomorrow's FIFA World Cup Oceania Qualifying Final.

Solomon Islands Prime Minister says the leak of a draft security pact between Beijing and Honiara was done by "lunatics and agents of foreign regimes" with "no regard for secrecy."

An anti-corruption group in Solomon Islands says the government's move to sign a security agreement with China is just another controversial policy decision it has made in recent years. Audio

Solomon Islands and New Zealand are two wins away from a spot in the FIFA World Cup after advancing to the final of the Oceania Qualifiers in Qatar.

The opposition in Solomon Islands is critical of a security agreement with China.