Australia begins defence treaty talks with PNG

A defence treaty with PNG might seem like a ‘win’ for Australia. But there are 4 crucial questions to answer
No Australian government has offered PNG a binding security guarantee in the past. The current government must address four concerns before signing on the dotted line.
Australia and Papua New Guinea defence ministers meet for treaty
A key war game will be held outside of Australia for the first time, as the Federal Government moves towards a major defence agreement with a close ally.
Australia, Papua New Guinea begin talks on full defence treaty
Australia and Papua New Guinea said on Thursday they would begin talks on a full defence treaty between the two countries.
Australia, Papua New Guinea vow to strike defense treaty
China has committed billions of dollars to Pacific nations, funding hospitals, sports stadiums, roads and other public works
Australia begins defence treaty talks with PNG as Chines ships sail in Tasman
Australian ships and aircraft are working with New Zealand’s military to monitor three Chinese warships which have sailed past Sydney towards the Tasmanian Sea. It comes as Australia begins negotiations with Papua New Guinea on a landmark new defence treaty.
Australia, Papua New Guinea to Negotiate Comprehensive Defense Treaty
Australia and Papua New Guinea (PNG) have announced plans to negotiate a full defense treaty, aiming to strengthen military cooperation between the two nations. The move builds on their existing defense partnership,
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Australia and Papua New Guinea to begin negotiations on new defence treaty
Australia and Papua New Guinea will on Thursday announce they ... scrutiny and approval of international treaties. The United States faced a political backlash and a legal challenge when it ...
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PNG to partly host Australia’s biggest war games amid Pacific security push
Richard Marles and his PNG defence counterpart Dr Billy Joseph ... Sabre 2025 (TS25), which is jointly organised by Australia and the US. The 11-year-old exercise has never been held outside ...