Archive · 22 Jul 2026
US and Solomon Islands discuss deepening ties
The US and Solomon Islands had a meeting to talk about becoming better friends.
The US wants to help the Solomon Islands by giving money to clean up old bombs from World War II and by sending Peace Corps volunteers back to the islands.
The Solomon Islands also had a meeting with China, but they said they didn't like it when China tested a missile near their country.
The Solomon Islands wants to be friends with both the US and China.
US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau met with Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale to discuss deepening ties.
The US announced $6 million in funding to remove unexploded WWII ordnance from the Solomon Islands.
A letter of intent was signed to return the Peace Corps to the Solomon Islands after 25 years.
The Solomon Islands criticized China's missile test in the South Pacific.
The Solomon Islands aims to maintain strong ties with both the US and China.
- Who
- US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau and Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale
- What
- Discussion on deepening ties and return of Peace Corps
- When
- Monday, July 17, 2023
- Where
- Washington, D.C.
- Why
- To strengthen US-Solomon Islands relations and address regional strategic interests
US Perspective
Solomon Islands Perspective
Security and Investment
US Perspective
The US aims to strengthen ties and promote investment in the Solomon Islands to counter China's influence.
Solomon Islands Perspective
The Solomon Islands seeks to maintain strong ties with both the US and China, balancing strategic interests.
- Meeting Date
- Monday, July 17, 2023
- Funding Amount
- $6 million
- Peace Corps Presence
- 1971-2000
- Number of Volunteers
- More than 700
- China's Missile Test
- July 2023