Exclusive with Solomon Islands' PM Manasseh Sogavare

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By severing its ties with the Taiwan region and establishing diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China in 2019, the Solomon Islands has entered a new phase of rapid development and found a reliable partner to embark on a path of modernization and stability. In this edition of Leaders Talk, CMG anchor Zou Yun caught up with Solomon Islands' Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare as he looks to China to cater for his country's development needs. He reaffirms his country's pledge to the one-China principle and calls on all countries to adhere to that principle. On this first visit since striking a security deal with China, he berates critics hyping China's so-called "growing influence" in the region and points at double standards when it comes to security arrangements with other countries. He notes that the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) will provide his country with crucial infrastructure as climate change and pollution pose a threat to this South Pacific island nation's very existence. Sogavare also commends Chinese President Xi Jinping's global initiatives, deemed timely and "admirable," praising the achievements of the Chinese government in alleviating poverty.
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[@RaymondLi604]

🤝 Manasseh Sogavare, PM of Solomon Islands receiving plenty of attention from CGTN! Good to acknowledge CMG as well. Respects all around 👍

[@KimLam-wx3gz]

Good Friends Solomon Island Pm and people of solomon God bless all China and solomon Island

[@Rajan_Kr_Sahu]

😮

[@sunshinesun121]

Solomon Island and many nearby Islands ...Needs to come together and Bring Progress and Better living standards for these Remote Island. They have been NEGLECTED too long by Western Nations and at times "Bullied" by its Rich and powerful neighboring country. Hope to see more Chinese Involvement for these Small Island nations. And Bring Progress and Prosperity to its People.

[@eighty88eight]

Excellent comment ! A united smaller Pacific Nation forum - collective ( NZ excluded ) will make those voices 20 times louder, stronger.

[@michaelkoh2280]

Mr Sogavare is standing up to the truth on China. We hail him .

[@istiaqmujibtafader]

The world's top dog is quickly losing its formerly unchallenged position. The United States is no longer just deteriorating; its status as a global leader is also eroding. This drop isn't a blip; it's part of a more significant downward trend. China, Russia, and other countries will establish multi-lateral global governance. Concerns over China's rising economic might are unreasonable from the American perspective. The United States has perverse fears about China's rise to economic dominance and leadership of a multi-lateralized global governance framework because of its norms, which have bullied the globe over the last seven decades. The United States is no longer merely falling; its role in global leadership is unraveling. This drop is not temporary but represents a persistent tendency. China and other countries will helm a multi-lateralized global governance framework. The United States has irrational anxieties about China's march to economic domination that they judge with their standards. The current trend marks the conclusion of the United States hegemonic decline. According to the Atlantic Council, it is "irrational pessimism" to believe the United States cannot recover from its current position. It has entered the final phase of its fall from its hegemonic position. The degree of collapse is no longer simply relinquishing its position as the world's preeminent nation but also disintegrating its power foundation. This deterioration is not the result of periodic forces but rather the cumulative effect of a long-term trend, regardless of how it continues to disseminate and propagate deliberately deceptive falsehoods against China and Russia. India will continue to play both sides until it becomes clear that the decline of US hegemony is irreversible and cannot be reversed. China has prospered due to its approach, which has put Washington in a difficult situation. Washington's history of wars, political engagement, treaty violations, unilateral acts, and disregard for international institutions and rules would not be justified without American exceptionalism. When did Washington begin to dismiss other countries' laws and institutions? China's achievements using a different manner China's quest for a peaceful economic recovery has resulted in a collision of values between the two countries. Washington's goal for systemic change in China is either to perpetuate a long-running hoax by making many significant lies as part of it or to perpetrate a long-running fraud. China is eager to work with Russia to establish a global system that leaves no nation behind. Priority number one for Chinese President Xi Jinping is confirming a prosperous, secure, and equitable international order in cooperation with Russia. Hopefully, China and Russia will work together to create a thriving and equitable international peace order. This willingness to work with Russia to establish a fairer and more just global order would benefit all nations and ensure that no one is excluded. It would be a positive and non-discriminatory measure for all participating countries. Citizens, especially those residing in the global south, eagerly anticipate realizing this opportunity.

[@covertpuppytwo3857]

YAWN... same old tired propaganda being told for decades now... nothing has changed... including the US still being the leader and China still lying, cheating and stealing.

[@20t23t]

My respect to you PM. China has been the number 1 trading partner for SI for a longtime even before the switch. Every country has diplomatic relationships with China and its funny how the western world got angry when SI do so.

[@sarahkhan2310]

Wise visionary leadership and competent responsible collective governance will bless the nation and people with progress prosperity development friendship happiness safety security. Well done and Long Live Solomon islands China cooperation ❤

[@rickymala409]

I REMEMBER ONE OF HIS SPEACH XI PING = Poverty Alleviation is one of the most important things in my heart: Good job Solomon PM...i salute you..

[@TinyTaskal]

I was just listening 🎧 to him without watching while at work and you can really hear his sincerity and passion of what he says

[@holybutterfly8495]

Actually the aboriginal people in Australia 🇦🇺 their father was came from the Solomon Islands 🇸🇧 it means Australia 🇦🇺 belongs to Solomon Islands 🇸🇧 only. Before Solomon Islands 🇸🇧 signs any paper to British or Australian’s government then Australia 🇦🇺 still belongs to Solomon Islands 🇸🇧 only.

[@user-no5ug9xg4f]

He is my Prime minister,,, he love to develop Solomon Island however there a few greedy leaders oppose him

[@LukeSkywaker]

Welcome Mr. Prime Minister!

[@kathryn1402]

Great questions from the Host.

[@bh551]

Very beautiful and elegant interviewer…

[@cliftonkoito6596]

Well said PM Sogavare

[@LeslieInokana-dy2gz]

Thanks PM Soqavare. to fly the Solomon islands flag in China. You are a brave leader .Let your critics humble themselves and move with a leader with vision.

[@bonniec.ddisashi6686]

Love seeing my African elders taking charge everywhere in the world.❤from AFRICA

[@changchadchanamdong2668]

That is not a negroid. He is generically more related to Asian lol than to blacks.

[@emautafaalmidake7530]

Solomon islands NOT in Africa 😂

[@ATSdream]

@@emautafaalmidake7530u don’t understand his point but anyway ❤

[@hegusenmanatha752]

Interesting interview.

[@nusaking4528]

A true son of Solomon Islands 👏

[@popomanesiu]

Well said PM of SI.

[@user-og7rs2sq8u]

Best intelligent president

[@aaafba5544]

PM of Solomon,wish you have a nice weekend 😁

[@thomaslotraam244]

If youve failed in 36 years and its a good enough reason to sell your country and yourself short Mr PM, You just mentioned how much your resources worth , why rely and say country is Aid dependant ? No mek sems ya mr PM...

[@joeruriti8418]

With ablut 700 000 population. We have a lot of natural resources that our government cannot manage, create policies. Even under the Sigovare leadership. We cannot live under such government that neglect, poor health, education etc. Also to any new government comes after Sogovare.

[@user-ep6ol4oi1t]

The Solomon Islands is just starting to make positive strides in its choices and development.

[@lawrencesame6818]

Great leader My PM

[@meis]

cool ~!

[@user-xz2bm7kw5d]

That's the true father of solomon island❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@PattesonKitty-fc6jk]

Great leader of all times

[@iwadalimohamed2851]

La Chine. Un dragon exponentiel.

[@laniethosea9781]

Papua New Guinea 🇵🇬🇵🇬 has to turn more towards China. Glad our PM attended the BRI

[@xiemyrie6447]

Strong and powerful PM of Solomon Islands. Stern decision.

[@JanDavis-nw1zv]

Pacific Islands PM of the decade. 🇸🇧🇸🇧🙏🙏

[@taidynasty7801]

Wow I’ve just heard his side of the story

[@andrewk3507]

It's good to be back home. Aya moro waitim..

[@kaleeysmith8801]

for a small island with no resources, USE what you have........ make your island a vacation resort, a port terminal for ships, a cruise ship port stop-over vacation spot, a research and development facility that deals with marine life and oceans. Customize and use with whatever you got on your land to make your nation prosper, for sustainable income.

[@hansjohanoei5627]

I would like to visit Salamone island and test the fish.

[@aaranjackson2080]

manessa sogavre is sold solomon islands for 16 pieces of silver the shrunken headed little fink.

[@aaronlopez717]

A hope a side of What humanity needs Diplomacy Mutual respect In the Nations who wast prosperity for Their people ( if some ego-money business people want to join with the law for Living beings ...! ) . . .

[@mavericknoiba1997]

Keep it up, Hon Mr Sogavare. We, the Malanasia, support you. 👍👍🙏🙏

[@setisuafa-os9tv]

U showed photos of Samoa...shows you dont care...all those small islands look the same to you.

[@mw4329]

Hopefully Solomon lands not falling into communist country. We democratic country. Sorry china 🇨🇳.

[@aidylmorningdew195]

One day they'll be slave in thier own land to communist China.

[@laniethosea9781]

Democracy has not developed the SI because the West gives this model to us so that our governments will change every time creating instability and infighting among parties to stay in power instead of concerntrating on the people and development

[@jungletunes3923]

There is nothing bad about communism. Trading with China does not mean turning you into a communist. Not like USA coming to your country with guns and forcing you to become a democracy. I would rather choose China than the west because we have been with them for 40 year only for them to steal from us.

[@smetchaupeter516]

Me listening to the PM of Solomon Island and appreciating his wisdom and capabilities, "man that woman is just beautiful". She's exactly how I imagine a Chinese Communist woman to be, them hairs, clothes, elegance and class.