New Zealand is gravely concerned about the possible militarisation of the Pacific following a decision by the Solomon Islands government to form a security partnership with China, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Monday.Confirmation on Friday by the Solomon Islands government that it was “diversifying” its security relationships beyond Canberra has prompted alarm in Australia, New Zealand and the United States.“We see such acts as a potential militarisation of the region and also see very…
