Papua New Guinea approves defence treaty with Australia: PM

Papua New Guinea approves defense treaty with Australia

Papua New Guinea’s Cabinet has approved a bilateral defense treaty with near neighbor Australia, paving the way for the nations’ leaders to sign a landmark agreement that U.S.…

PNG approves Pukpuk defence treaty with Australia

Defence treaty with PNG ready for signing after its cabinet gives it the tick

After a slight delay, the Papua New Guinea government has agreed to sign off on a new defence treaty with Australia.

Will Australia’s defence pact with Papua New Guinea curb China’s Pacific sway?

The defence treaty strengthens ties, counters China’s influence, and offers PNG citizens a path to Australian citizenship.

Papua New Guinea Cabinet approves defense treaty with Australia

Papua New Guinea’s Cabinet has approved a defense treaty with Australia, aiming to curb Chinese influence in the region. Prime Minister James Marape confirmed the approval on Thursday. He says the treaty, similar to a treaty Australia has with the…

Papua New Guinea approves defence treaty with Australia

Under the Pukpuk treaty, both countries are obliged to come to each other’s aid if attacked. Read more at straitstimes.com.