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Taiwan terminates relations with Solomon Islands: foreign ministry
TAIPEI, Sept 16, 2019 (BSS/AFP) – Taiwan on Monday severed ties with the
Solomon Islands after learning the Pacific nation had decided to switch
diplomatic recognition to China, a decision it described as “extremely
regrettable”.
“The cabinet of the Solomon Islands government decided to switch
diplomatic relations to the People’s Republic of China,” foreign minister
Joseph Wu announced at a press conference in Taipei on Monday.
“The government hereby declares the termination of diplomatic relations
with the Solomon Islands with immediate effect,” he added.
BSS/AFP/RY/1716 hrs