A stable Solomon Islands, a stable Pacific, says PM Sogavare

Honiara: A stable Solomon Islands is important for a stable Pacific, says Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavar.

Speaking in Parliament, Mr Sogavare said the country believed, security for Solomon Islands is a collective approach.

“Solomon Islands does not subscribe to the view that only a partner or partners of the same ideology is able to do that,” he said.

Mr Sogavare said, internally, the consequences of last November riots is around $800 million, 1000 jobs were lost and many more livelihood of our people affected.

He stated, “from last November’s riots, it is obvious, current security agreement with Australia is inadequate to deal with our hard internal threats. The economic impact of the November Riots has nearly crippled Solomon Islands.”

He strongly maintains, the new SI-China treaty does not provide for a naval and/or military base.