Solomon Islands PM accuses Australia of pulling budget support, foreign interference

The prime minister of Solomon Islands says China has agreed to provide funding to prop up the country’s troubled budget, and also accused Australia and development partners of suddenly withdrawing financial support worth millions of dollars. Key points: Manasseh Sogavare says Solomon Islands is struggling financially Manasseh Sogavare says Solomon Islands is struggling financially He says countries such as Australia and New Zealand have withdrawn promised funding He says countries such as Australia and New Zealand have withdrawn promised funding In the absence of “traditional donors”, he says China is filling the gap Manasseh Sogavare has once again taken aim…