US signs new security pact with Papua New Guinea amid competition with China
- The United States signed a new security pact with Papua New Guinea, aimed at improving security cooperation, enhancing the capacity of Papua New Guinea's defense force, and increasing regional stability.
- The pact sparked student protests in Lae, and concerns in the Pacific about the increasing militarization of the region.
- The US has increased its focus on the Pacific as it competes with China for influence, opening embassies, reviving Peace Corps volunteer efforts, and encouraging more business investment.
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US Secures Defense Pact With Papua New Guinea Amid China Concerns
The United States and Papua New Guinea (PNG) signed a defense cooperation agreement on Monday to solidify their bilateral ties as the U.S. attempts to push back China’s influence in the Pacific region. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with PNG Prime Minister James Marape in Port Moresby on behalf of President Joe Biden, whose planned trip was canceled due to debt limit talks in Washington. The U.S.-PNG defense pact has not been made public,…
US and Papua New Guinea Sign Security Pact
The United States and Papua New Guinea have agreed to sign a security pact, part of which is expected to give the U.S. vital access to the Pacific Island nation's waters. VOA's Ahadian Utama reports from Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.
US Signs New Security Pact with Papua New Guinea amid Competition with China
The State Department said the new agreement provides a framework to help improve security cooperation, enhance the capacity of Papua New Guinea's defense force and increase regional stability.
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