International relationsSolomons 'unfairly targeted' since recognizing China: prime minister
Sogavare says islands 'friends to all' amid concern over security deal with Beijing
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Damukana Sogavare addresses the United Nations General Assembly in 2017. The leader has appeared to snub the U.S. since signing a security agreement with China. © Reuters
September 24, 2022 05:56 JST
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) -- The prime minister of the Solomon Islands complained on Friday that his country had been subjected to "a barrage of unwarranted and misplaced criticisms, misinformation and intimidation" since formalizing diplomatic relations with China in 2019.