Solomon Islands chooses China-friendly ex-diplomat Jeremiah Manele as new prime minister | Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands lawmakers have elected former foreign minister Jeremiah Manele as their new prime minister, pledging to continue the Pacific island nation’s embrace of China. Speaking outside parliament on Thursday, Manele said “the people have spoken out” and called for calm. “I humbly stand before you as your elected prime minister. We must respect and […]