Solomon Islands opens treaty talks with Australia and reviews China security pact

Solomon Islands has agreed to begin negotiations on a new treaty with Australia, while its new prime minister says his government will review a security pact signed with China in 2022. The move was announced after Matthew Wale met Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Canberra, and he described it as a reset in relations with Australia. The development marks a notable shift in the Pacific nation's external alignment and comes as Canberra and Beijing continue to compete for influence in the region.