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Despite intentions to sign a security treaty with Beijing, the Solomon Archipelago stated it would not allow a Chinese military installation in the Pacific islands nation, sparking a regional backlash.

The office of Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare stated on Friday that the deal did not encourage China to create a military facility, a day after officials from the two countries initialled a draught agreement on security.

"The government is aware of the security implications of hosting a military installation, and it will not be negligent in allowing such an initiative to take place under its supervision," according to a statement.

Sogavare has been tight-lipped on the security deal with China, despite concerns raised by a leaked draught that permitted Chinese navy ships to refill in the United States.

Sogavare has not revealed the contents of the security pact with China, which has aroused worry after a leaked draught permitted Chinese navy ships to refuel at the islands. It has yet to be signed by ministers.

The head of the Federated States of Micronesia encouraged the Solomon Islands not to sign the security treaty on Thursday, citing "severe security concerns" and a worry that the Pacific will become embroiled in a conflict between China and the US.

New Zealand has also expressed its opposition to the treaty, claiming that it will jeopardise long-standing regional security cooperation. On Friday, Australia's Defence Minister, Peter Dutton, said he appreciated Sogavare's viewpoint but advised prudence.

Despite promising the US that it would not militarise the region, China had constructed 20 points of military presence in the South China Sea, and Canberra feared Beijing was following a similar route in the Pacific islands, Dutton said in an interview with Sky News.

"In PNG [Papua New Guinea], they want a military port. They've got one in Sri Lanka, and they're certainly searching for additional countries to install them "he stated

Because the Solomon Islands are so close to Australia, a Chinese military installation there would force Australia to considerably enhance its military presence in the region, he said.

"The Chinese are a ruthless bunch. The techniques they're using in little island nations are extremely impressive "Added he.

"The China-Solomon Islands security cooperation does not target any third party and does not conflict with other nations," China's foreign ministry said on Thursday, adding that the pact covered social order, defending lives and property, and natural disaster relief.