A senior minister in the Solomon Islands says proposals for Chinese policing arrangements should be sidelined as Australia prepares further diplomatic engagement in the Pacific. The comments come as Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese plans a “Pacific diplomacy blitz” in July, which includes a visit to the Solomon Islands aimed at advancing negotiations on a new comprehensive treaty. Multiple outlets report that the minister’s position is that China’s policing plans should not proceed in their current form, reflecting local concern over the direction of security cooperation. The reporting also frames Albanese’s trip as part of broader efforts to build consensus on the terms of a comprehensive agreement, rather than focusing narrowly on policing proposals. The outlets agree that negotiations are ongoing and that the Australian visit is intended to drive progress. Overall, the developments highlight competing discussions around external security involvement and the Solomon Islands’ preference for a negotiated approach to future commitments under a comprehensive treaty.