Solomon Islands PM says no regional risk in China security deal

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare on Tuesday rejected concerns that regional safety would be jeopardised by a security treaty between the South Pacific island nation and China (Thomas Peter/Pool/AP)

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare on Tuesday rejected concerns that regional safety would be jeopardised by a security treaty between the South Pacific island nation and China.

The United States, Australia and New Zealand are among the nations that have voiced concerns over a leaked draft of the bilateral agreement.