New Zealand extends security deployment to Solomon Islands -

Bangkok, May 25 (EFE).- New Zealand Wednesday announced the extension of its security deployment to the Solomon Islands until May next year, amid global concerns over China’s growing military presence in the South Pacific. Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta announced the decision in a statement. Mahuta had a virtual meeting with Jeremiah Manele, her counterpart from …

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