Manele wins: Door shut on Pacific Islands Forum partners in Honiara
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Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele's proposal not to invite the likes of the US, China and Taiwan to Honiara next month has been approved at the Foreign Minister's Meeting (FFMM) in Fiji.
While the move was met with support from Palau and Samoa, Fiji, Australia and New Zealand voiced opposition.
New Zealand's foreign minister blamed outsiders for causing disagreements within the Pacific Islands Forum.
However, Pacific Islands Forum deputy secretary general, Esala Nayasi, told the media, "discussions were cordial".
"There was assurance on the importance of relationships," Nayasi added.
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