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Australia and Papua New Guinea Sign Historic Defense Treaty that Raised China's Concern
The Pukpuk Treaty establishes mutual defense obligations and allows up to 10,000 Papua New Guineans to serve in the Australian Defence Force, marking Australia's first new alliance in over 70 years.
- Australia signed a defense treaty with Papua New Guinea, marking its first in over 70 years, to prevent China's security expansion in the Pacific.
- The Pukpuk defense treaty obligates both countries to assist each other if attacked, allowing up to 10,000 Papua New Guineans to serve in the Australian Defence Force.
- Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called the treaty a historic agreement, stating it safeguards both nations' security in light of China's influence in the Pacific.
- The treaty will be ratified by both nations' parliaments and includes mutual defense obligations against armed attacks.
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For Canberra, it is the first comprehensive defence agreement in 70 years. The country wants to curb China's growing influence in the South Pacific.
·Frankfurt, Germany
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Australia and Papua New Guinea have signed a defense treaty similar to NATO's Article 5: the two countries pledge to assist each other if either is attacked. This will strengthen their position against growing Chinese influence in the Pacific. The so-called Pukpuk treaty grants the Australian military access to Papua New Guinea's military bases. In return, 10,000 Papua New Guineans will serve in the Australian military. Meike Wijers, Australia, …
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