PoliticsFederalPacific diplomacyPrint articleAustralia ready to help Solomons build a defence force: MarlesAndrew TillettForeign affairs, defence correspondentMay 20, 2024 – 5.27pmSaveLog in or Subscribe to save articleShareCopy linkCopiedEmailLinkedInTwitterFacebookCopy linkCopiedShare via...Gift this articleSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? LoginAustralia is poised to help Solomon Islands establish its own military, as Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles embarks on a charm offensive with the country’s newly elected and China-friendly leader Jeremiah Manele.Jeremiah Manele. APLoading...Andrew Tillett writes on politics, foreign affairs, defence and security from the Canberra press gallery. Connect with Andrew on Facebook and Twitter. Email Andrew at andrew.tillett@afr.comSaveLog in or Subscribe to save articleShareCopy linkCopiedEmailLinkedInTwitterFacebookCopy linkCopiedShare via...Gift this articleSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? LoginLicense articleIntroducing your NewsfeedFollow the topics, people and companies that matter to you.Find out moreRead MorePacific diplomacySolomon IslandsRichard MarlesAustralia's China challengeLatest In FederalFetching latest articlesMost Viewed In Politics
