Australia finalizing new security pact with Pacific neighbor

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The leaders of Australia and neighboring Papua New Guinea said Thursday they are finalizing a new security treaty. Last year, China signed its own security pact with nearby Solomon Islands, raising alarm that it could lead to a military buildup in the South Pacific region. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said he expected negotiations to conclude in April and the treaty to be signed in June.

Published 5 months ago · Papua New Guinea

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The Hindu

Australia finalising new security pact with Pacific neighbour

Australia and PNG haven't yet released details of their planned new treaty, but Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said it would be based on the deep trust between the two nations.

5 months ago·India

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Associated Press News

Australia finalizing new security pact with Pacific neighbor

The leaders of Australia and neighboring Papua New Guinea say they are finalizing a new security treaty — a move that comes as a challenge to China’s growing assertiveness in the region. Last year, China signed its own security pact…

5 months ago·United States

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Sydney Morning Herald

Australia to sign new security pact with Papua New Guinea

Australia is deepening defence ties in Papua New Guinea in a move seen as pushing back against China.

5 months ago·Sydney, Australia

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ABC Australia

Australia, Papua New Guinea agree to finalise talks on bilateral security treaty

A joint statement from the Australian and PNG leaders flags that the two nations will expand training and explore possible joint exercises under the treaty.

5 months ago·Australia

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National Post

Australia finalizing new security pact with Pacific neighbor

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) -- The leaders of Australia and neighboring Papua New Guinea said Thursday they are finalizing a new security treaty -- a move that comes as a challenge to China's growing assertiveness in the region.

5 months ago·Canada

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Malay Mail

Australia and Papua New Guinea aim to ink defence treaty by June

SYDNEY, Jan 12 — Australia and Papua New Guinea agreed to conclude negotiations over a comprehensive security agreement by April with hopes of a treaty signing by June following a meeting between the leaders of both countries in Port Moresby today. The proposed Bilateral Security Treaty, which both parties committed to finish negotiating by April 30, will cover defence, with discussions underway over troop training and joint operations, in addit…

5 months ago·Selangor, Malaysia

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