20 Jul 2023

NZ & Aus reject claims by Solomon Islands PM

From , 6:02 am on 20 July 2023
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare Photo: Tavuli News

Both New Zealand and Australia have rejected claims by the Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare - that they delayed their respective budgetary support promises made to the country - prompting him to seek funding assistance from China.

Mr Sogavare made the statement on Monday afternoon in a press conference after his visit to Beijing.

RNZ Pacific Editor Koroi Hawkins reports. 

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