Wang Wenbin: After friendly consultation between China and Solomon Islands and the approval of the two governments, on March 30, 2022, the Chinese Ambassador to the Solomon Islands and the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of Solomon Islands signed a bilateral security cooperation framework agreement between China and Solomon Islands.

Regarding the security cooperation between China and Solomon Islands, China has repeatedly stated its principled position. Here I would like to emphasize three points:

First, the security cooperation between China and Solomon Islands is based on the principles of mutual equality, mutual benefit and win-win results.

Second, the signing of the security cooperation agreement between China and Solomon Islands aims to deepen cooperation between the two sides in maintaining social order, protecting people's lives and property, humanitarian assistance, natural disaster response and other fields, which is conducive to maintaining social stability and promoting regional peace and stability. Conducive to enhancing the common interests of countries in the region. After the social unrest in November last year, at the request of the institute, China provided several batches of police material assistance to the institute, and dispatched a temporary police advisory group to help the institute's police strengthen capacity building. Facts have proved that these cooperation measures have achieved positive results and are sincerely welcomed by the government and people of the countries concerned.

Third, the security cooperation between China and Solomon Islands does not target any third party, and does not conflict with cooperation with other countries. It can form a useful supplement to the existing cooperation mechanism in the region. Pacific island countries are a big stage for international cooperation, not the "backyard" of any country, nor are they an arena for big power games. Relevant parties should view the security cooperation between China and Solomon Islands in an objective and rational manner, and stop making irresponsible remarks. The attempt to provoke, obstruct and undermine China's friendly relations with the island countries is unpopular and will not succeed. Editor/Ma Xue