Washington: The US will expedite the opening of an embassy in Solomon Islands and has warned the Pacific nation that it will “respond accordingly” if steps are taken allowing China to establish a military base there.

The White House is also promising to bring forward the re-establishment of a US embassy in Honiara and to provide the country with more medical aid.

It comes as a former senior American diplomat criticised the decision to close the embassy almost 30 years ago, suggesting the US had sought to "outsource" its relationships in the region.

This week's visit to Honiara by senior US officials including the Indo-Pacific coordinator of the National Security Council, Kurt Campbell, came too late to prevent the signing of a security pact between Solomon Islands and China.

Both the US and Australia are worried the deal could lead to Beijing establishing a base less than 2,000 kilometres off the Queensland coast, despite assurances from Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare this would not happen.

A White House summary of the trip said the US delegation used a 90-minute meeting with Mr Sogavare and two dozen members of his cabinet to raise concerns about the "potential regional security implications" of the deal.
The US delegation outlined clear areas of concern with respect to the purpose, scope, and transparency of the agreement," the statement said.

"If steps are taken to establish a de facto permanent military presence, power-projection capabilities, or a military installation, the delegation noted that the United States would then have significant concerns and [would] respond accordingly."

The White House said it would expedite the opening of a US embassy in Solomon Islands and provide more assistance in areas such as unexploded ordnance, vaccines and medical support.

Referring to a "critical juncture", it said the two countries had also agreed to a high-level strategic dialogue to discuss "security issues of mutual concern" in more detail.

Locally, Coalition frontbencher Simon Birmingham supported the deeper engagement from the United States.

"We welcome deeper engagement by all of our partners in the Pacific," he said.

"Australia has a comprehensive network of embassies and high commissions across Pacific island nations."

Shadow Minister for Education Tanya Plibersek also welcomed the move to reopen a US embassy in Solomon Islands.

"I think the fact that the US embassy has been closed in the Solomons for some time is perhaps something, you know, something to be remedied now," she told ABC News Breakfast.

"Australia is a Pacific nation. And the United States has very strong interests in the Pacific as well.

"We are always delighted — Australia is always delighted — when the United States pays more attention to our Pacific neighbourhood."



https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-04-23/us-warns-solomon-islands-against-allowing-china-military-base/101010660

The hypocrisy stinks

Criminal minds! You are scared of territorial invasion by the Chinese but you expect the Russians to watch you colonize Ukraine
#DumbAss

America and her double standards/hypocrisy... Same country with bases littered all over the world is against another country having bases elsewhere. Someone needs to stand up to this bully

Nukilia:
Criminal minds! You are scared of territorial invasion by the Chinese but you expect the Russians to watch you colonize Ukraine
#DumbAss

Joining Neto was Ukraine idea not US, just the way Finland is planing. And it for EU benefit not America. During the WW2 America naver wanted to join into it but EU country had to do something so America will be involved in it. So Attacking NATO country is the only way America can get involved this time

As far as I'm concerned, every sovereign nation has the sole right to install whatever they want in their country.

Useless US & their useless zombie supporters

Hope Zelenski is learning , Russia and Ukraine are brother but you're dining with your elder brother's enemy , still want to give him a room in your apartment sharing the same family compound. He has a right to fight you coz you bought his enemy to his door step .

Washington: The US will expedite the opening of an embassy in Solomon Islands and has warned the Pacific nation that it will “respond accordingly” if steps are taken allowing China to establish a military base there.

Ukraine president will be crying inside now,that is the west for you they protect themselves and destroy others

For those supporting the barbaric invasion of Russia in Ukraine; How will u feel if America invades this tiny island, bomb it's cities to ruins, remove the president and install a puppet just b is of some paranoid fear of China military base.
U guys will wail to heaven and call America evil. That's exactly what Russia is doing to Ukraine.
There's no justification for any form of invasion or war.
If America is concerned about Solomon island's closeness to China, they are free to sanction the island but invasion is a BIG NO.

My spirit says I should type(No good modern roads,no infrastructures just unexploded ordnance, vaccines,medical support and threats)

No good modern roads,no infrastructures just unexploded ordnance, vaccines,medical support and threats ..odiegwu

stop the false narratives..USA only work with threats. Goan confirm your history.

Hyperchi:

Joining Neto was Ukraine idea not US, just the way Finland is planing. And it for EU benefit not America. During the WW2 America naver wanted to join into it but EU country had to do something so America will be involved in it. So Attacking NATO country is the only way America can get involved this time

Hyperchi:

Joining Neto was Ukraine idea not US, just the way Finland is planing. And it for EU benefit not America. During the WW2 America naver wanted to join into it but EU country had to do something so America will be involved in it. So Attacking NATO country is the only way America can get involved this time

what is this one talking about?

SIRTee15:
For those supporting the barbaric invasion of Russia in Ukraine; How will u feel if America invades this tiny island, bomb it's cities to ruins, remove the president and install a puppet just b is of some paranoid fear of China military base.
U guys will wail to heaven and call America evil. That's exactly what Russia is doing to Ukraine.
There's no justification for any form of invasion or war.
If America is concerned about Solomon island's closeness to China, they are free to sanction the island but invasion is a BIG NO.

And you think sanctions can't ruin a nation more than a full blown war?

Hyperchi:

Joining Neto was Ukraine idea not US, just the way Finland is planing. And it for EU benefit not America. During the WW2 America naver wanted to join into it but EU country had to do something so America will be involved in it. So Attacking NATO country is the only way America can get involved this time

Within the context of the topic being discussed you aren't making any sense
So whose idea is it that china established a military base in the Solomon island. Una go just run come dey contribute as if you know anything. Did Solomon island complain that it's being forced to host a chinese military base?

SIRTee15:
For those supporting the barbaric invasion of Russia in Ukraine; How will u feel if America invades this tiny island, bomb it's cities to ruins, remove the president and install a puppet just b is of some paranoid fear of China military base.
U guys will wail to heaven and call America evil. That's exactly what Russia is doing to Ukraine.
There's no justification for any form of invasion or war.
If America is concerned about Solomon island's closeness to China, they are free to sanction the island but invasion is a BIG NO.

So why is America currently occupying Syria?

NOETHNICITY:
So why is America currently occupying Syria?

America is not occupying Syria. Trump already withdrew American troops.

This is the kind of life, we ar living. Hypo. I support rusia

China with their autocratic government should stay away from Solomon island. America is fighting for democracy. D last time I check, britain, France and some democratic nations have military bases in other countries because they have a system of check and balance. It will be disastrous to allow countries like China and Russia military in others countries. USA should apply more pressure abeg.

SIRTee15:


America is not occupying Syria. Trump already withdrew American troops.

The problem with most of you arguing upadan on nairaland is that you come with halfbaked knowledge about what's actually happening in international scene and you start disgracing yourselves everywhere.
US troops have been in Syria under the disguise of protecting a rebel group SDF

https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/pentagon-says-4-us-troops-injured-in-rocket-attack-on-syria-base-2869832

donttouchme:
China with their autocratic government should stay away from Solomon island. America is fighting for democracy. D last time I check, britain, France and some democratic nations have military bases in other countries because they have a system of check and balance. It will be disastrous to allow countries like China and Russia military in others countries. USA should apply more pressure abeg.

It's hypocrites like you that are drawing the world closer to a 3rd world war and the real possibility of nuclear cataclysm. You people should continue. We are all in the world together.

NOETHNICITY:
The problem with most of you arguing upadan on nairaland is that you come with halfbaked knowledge about what's actually happening in international scene and you start disgracing yourselves everywhere.

https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/pentagon-says-4-us-troops-injured-in-rocket-attack-on-syria-base-2869832

American troops are not in combat in Syria. The 400 American troops remaining are in the buffer zone in territory held by Kurdish forces.
Their main aim is to prevent conflict btw Turkish army and Kurdish rebels. Something that happened when Trump ordered the sudden withdrawal in 2019 and was practically beged to rethink his action.

The plan is for gradual withdrawal to prevent sudden vacuum like what happened in Afghanistan.

Pls if u have issues with American troops in middle east don't ask me. Sort it out with pentagon.
As far as I know, they are not bombing Syrian cities as of today.
If narrative changes tmrw, I won't hesitate to condemn it.

SIRTee15:


American troops are not in combat in Syria. The 400 American troops remaining are in the buffer zone in territory held by Kurdish forces.
Their main aim is to prevent conflict btw Turkish army and Kurdish rebels. Something that happened when Trump ordered the sudden withdrawal in 2019 and was practically beged to rethink his action.

The plan is for gradual withdrawal to prevent sudden vacuum like what happened in Afghanistan.

Pls if u have issues with American troops in Syria, don't ask me. Sort it out with pentagon.
As far as I know, they are not bombing Syrian cities as of today.
If narrative changes tmrw, I won't hesitate to condemn it.

But you previously said there were no american troops in syria.
So how about you tell ursef that Russia is in ukraine to maintain/enforce peace between rebels in the donbass and ukrainian forces.

NOETHNICITY:
But you previously said there were no american troops in syria.
So how about you tell ursef that Russia is in ukraine to maintain/enforce peace between rebels in the donbass and ukrainian forces.

Are u ok. In Ukraine to maintain peace by bombing cities and killing civilians.
Putin supporters will say anything to justify evil.

Who bothered about Russia when they seized crimea peacefully?
Now that they can't seize the rest of Ukraine 'peacefully' they have to resort to bombing.

Btw American troops are not in Assad controlled Syria. He no longer control the Kurdish territory.
Tell putin to put pressure on Assad and give the kurds the autonomy they deserve.
Maybe the Kurdish army will then tell the American troops to go home since their help will no longer be needed.

Nice

SIRTee15:


Are u ok. In Ukraine to maintain peace by bombing cities and killing civilians.
Putin supporters will say anything to justify evil.

Who bothered about Russia when they seized crimea peacefully?
Now that they can't seize the rest of Ukraine 'peacefully' they have to resort to bombing.

Btw American troops are not in Assad controlled Syria. He no longer control the Kurdish territory.
Tell putin to put pressure on Assad and give the kurds the autonomy they deserve.
Maybe the Kurdish army will then tell the American troops to go home since their help will no longer be needed.

America troops have been bombing in Syria since thy kingdom come. At least russia has bother with ukraine and there are millions or Russians in ukraine. But what is US connection with rebels fighting against the government of syria? Deal with it
Russia will remain in ukraine for as long as it requires to maintain peace between rebels in the donbass and ukrainian forces. If you don't like it then you can go hang ursef

Russian troops are also in rebel controlled area of ukraine. Ukrainian government have lost control of the donbass since 2014
Also you go and tell Zelenski to allow the donbass be as they have declared their own republic. Or at least they should conduct a referendum in the region.. only then will russian troops leave ukraine. But for as long as ukrainian troops continue to threaten the people of the donbass russian troops will protect them

Hyperchi:

Joining Neto was Ukraine idea not US, just the way Finland is planing. And it for EU benefit not America. During the WW2 America naver wanted to join into it but EU country had to do something so America will be involved in it. So Attacking NATO country is the only way America can get involved this time

Bingo,you think solomon islands don't want chinease base on their soil? Western shit eater

The duplicity sucks

Hyperchi:

Joining Neto was Ukraine idea not US, just the way Finland is planing. And it for EU benefit not America. During the WW2 America naver wanted to join into it but EU country had to do something so America will be involved in it. So Attacking NATO country is the only way America can get involved this time

Joining China sercurity pact is not USA business

SIRTee15:
For those supporting the barbaric invasion of Russia in Ukraine; How will u feel if America invades this tiny island, bomb it's cities to ruins, remove the president and install a puppet just b is of some paranoid fear of China military base.
U guys will wail to heaven and call America evil. That's exactly what Russia is doing to Ukraine.
There's no justification for any form of invasion or war.
If America is concerned about Solomon island's closeness to China, they are free to sanction the island but invasion is a BIG NO.

I wouldn't be surprised not the first time USA is invading or removing a government that is against there policies

It has happened in south America , Africa, Iraq etc


So no one will be surprised

SIRTee15:
For those supporting the barbaric invasion of Russia in Ukraine; How will u feel if America invades this tiny island, bomb it's cities to ruins, remove the president and install a puppet just b is of some paranoid fear of China military base.
U guys will wail to heaven and call America evil. That's exactly what Russia is doing to Ukraine.
There's no justification for any form of invasion or war.
If America is concerned about Solomon island's closeness to China, they are free to sanction the island but invasion is a BIG NO.

they're not free to sanction them either

OyeofIkoTuN:
stop the false narratives..USA only work with threats. Goan confirm your history.

Do u think if USA want to threatened China da don't know how to. If da want to build base in Taiwan that will be them threatening China