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Australia's deputy prime minister, Richard Marles, pledged support to the Solomon Islands during a visit as part of an effort to counter China's growing influence in the South Pacific.

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Australia said the Solomon Islands and China should "provide transparency of their intentions to Australia and the region" by immediately publishing details of a policing deal signed in Beijing.

Pacific Islands nations Solomon Islands and Vanuatu are considering forming defence forces and have discussed the matter with Australia, Defence Minister Richard Marles said on Wednesday.

In Brief The visit of the newly elected Solomon Islands Prime Minister, Jeremiah Manele, to Australia focused on security discussions and economic development cooperation. Though Australia seeks to be ...