The Solomon Islands Prime Minister says Melanesian countries need to ensure the strength of domestic police forces won't be sacrificed to create a regional response team.
Solomon Islands Prime Minister, Manasseh Sogavare Photo: RNZI
Speaking at the opening of the Melanesian Spearhead Group Police Commissioners' conference in Honiara, Manasseh Sogavare, backs the idea of a regional response team, but says it is important each country improves its local police capabilities first.
Mr Sogavare says regional co-operation must not be undertaken at the expense of domestic security.
The conference is scheduled to last four days.
