Australia finalizing new security pact with Pacific neighbor

Australia-Papua New Guinea security pact in works

WELLINGTON: The leaders of Australia and neighboring Papua New Guinea said on Thursday they were 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 with the nearby Solomon Islands, raising alarm that it could lead to a military buildup in the South Pacific region.Australia and Papua New Guinea are yet to release details of their planned n…

Australia finalizing new security pact with Pacific neighbor

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.

What Australia's new security pact with PNG means

Australia will sign a new security pact with Papua New Guinea as the government continues its push to deepen ties across the Pacific.The two nations will sign the pact in June, establishing what amounts to a military alliance.The bilateral security treaty will cover increased defence operations, including the training of personnel and the potential for carrying out joint operations.READ MORE: Dramatic bodycam vision shows police swoop on Perth t…

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.

Australia Is Finalizing a New Security Pact With Papua New Guinea

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said he expected negotiations to conclude in April and the treaty to be signed in June.

Australia finalising new security pact with Papua New Guinea

The Bilateral Security Treaty with PNG comes after China signed a security pact with the Solomon Islands in April.