
Peter Kenilorea Junior
Peter Kenilorea Junior is the Minister of National Planning and Development Coordination for the Solomon Islands, known for advocating a shift in the country's foreign policy away from China towards stronger economic ties with Australia and other Pacific nations. As the son of the Solomon Islands' first independent prime minister, he has been a vocal critic of China's influence in the region, emphasizing the need for a focus on economic development rather than security cooperation with Beijing.
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Peter Kenilorea Junior, the minister of national planning and development coordination, said the new government was seeking a rebalancing of relations with its development partners.
Minister calls for shift away from China and toward economic developmentThe Sydney Morning Herald·
Australia· 2026-06-22


