13-10-2022, 01:14 AM
Almost three dozen Solomon Islands police officers have flown to China for training in another sign of rapidly deepening police cooperation between the two countries.
Key points:
It is the first time Solomon Islands police officers have travelled to China for training under the program
Deputy Commissioner Ian Vaevaso says officers will learn new skills and tactics relevant to their work in Solomon Islands
An Australian intelligence chief previously said China's policing tactics were not compatible with Pacific communities
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has announced that 32 officers flew to China on the weekend for a month-long training course.
Chinese officers have already conducted training programs for police in Solomon Islands, drilling them in martial arts techniques, as well as bringing in replica rifles for firearms training.
But this is the first time Solomon Islands officers have travelled to China for training under the program.
Key points:
It is the first time Solomon Islands police officers have travelled to China for training under the program
Deputy Commissioner Ian Vaevaso says officers will learn new skills and tactics relevant to their work in Solomon Islands
An Australian intelligence chief previously said China's policing tactics were not compatible with Pacific communities
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has announced that 32 officers flew to China on the weekend for a month-long training course.
Chinese officers have already conducted training programs for police in Solomon Islands, drilling them in martial arts techniques, as well as bringing in replica rifles for firearms training.
But this is the first time Solomon Islands officers have travelled to China for training under the program.