Solomon Islands lawmakers elected China-friendly former foreign minister Jeremiah Manele as prime minister on Thursday, choosing him over an opposition leader intent on curbing Beijing s reach in the Pacific nation.
China-friendly former diplomat Jeremiah Manele was elected Solomon Islands' prime minister on Thursday, the country's governor-general said, defeating a rival intent on curbing Beijing's reach in the Pacific nation.
China-friendly Manele elected as Solomon Islands PM theaustralian.com.au - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from theaustralian.com.au Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Solomon Islands lawmakers elected China-friendly former foreign minister Jeremiah Manele as prime minister on Thursday, choosing him over an opposition leader intent on curbing Beijing s reach in the Pacific nation.
Newly elected prime minister in Solomon Islands is likely to keep close China ties hawaiipublicradio.org - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from hawaiipublicradio.org Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.