Scott Morrison says the government will take a "calm and composed" approach to Solomon Islands if re-elected, after its Prime Minister launched a tirade in parliament about Australia's response to its new security pact with China.

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare on Tuesday suggested Australia and its allies were deliberately trying to undermine his government, criticised the Western response to Russia's invasion and praised China's treatment of Christians.

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