Solomon Islands Elects Pro-China Leader Jeremiah Manele As New Prime Minister

Honiara: The Solomon Islands’ legislators have chosen Jeremiah Manele, a former foreign minister, to be their new prime minister. In a secret ballot on Thursday, Manele, who has promised to uphold the Pacific nation’s China-friendly foreign policy, received 31 votes, according to Al Jazeera.Whereas, his opponent, long time opposition leader Matthew Wale, secured 18 votes.The vote in the 50-member
Honiara: The Solomon Islands’ legislators have chosen Jeremiah Manele, a former foreign minister, to be their new prime minister. In a secret ballot on Thursday, Manele, who has promised to uphold the Pacific nation’s China-friendly foreign policy, received 31 votes, according to Al Jazeera.Whereas, his opponent, long time opposition leader Matthew Wale, secured 18 votes.The vote in the 50-member
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