Why Australia Is Offering the Solomon Islands Nearly $1 Billion in Aid?
Labor is pledging $142 million to fund free education, $48 million towards 'visa improvements and security requests,' and $95 million in grants.
TL;DR
- Australia and the Solomon Islands may be close to a new security treaty.
- Australia has promised nearly $1 billion in additional aid.
- The aid includes funding for free education, security improvements, and small grants.
- The pledges were revealed in a leaked WhatsApp message.
- This comes after a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Matthew Wale was withdrawn.