Solomon Islands' Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare is travelling to China for his first official visit.
Manasseh Sogavare, prime minister of Solomon Islands. Photo: RNZ / Jamie Tahana
That follows the Solomons controversial switch in diplomatic links from Taiwan to Beijing.
Solomons' government said Mr Sogavare was travelling at the personal invitation of President XI Jinping.
A number of agreements are set to be signed by both governments, including arrangements on education, economic and technical co-operation and foreign affairs.
The prime minister's office said those agreements would strengthen and enhance co-operation.
