Australia and Papua New Guinea sign major defense treaty after delay

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Australia and Papua New Guinea sign major defense treaty after delay - Nikkei Asia "Canberra bolsters Pacific ties as Chinese footprint expands"

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Papua New Guinea, Australia begin hammering out first defense treaty

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"A half-century after gaining independence from Australia, the Pacific island state of Papua New Guinea (PNG) and its giant neighbor are negotiating what the two sides hope will become a defense treaty, elevating their security relationship at a tense time in the region."

Papua New Guinea, Australia begin hammering out first defense treaty - Breaking Defense "Australia isn't alone in its focus on Papua New Guinea. The United States signed an agreement with PNG in May last year."

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