Australia begins defence treaty talks with PNG

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, 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.
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 Set to Forge Historic Defense Pact
Australia and Papua New Guinea are initiating discussions for a comprehensive defense treaty to enhance military cooperation between their forces. As regional dynamics evolve with China's growing influence,
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,
Australia, Papua New Guinea to sign defense pact
SYDNEY — Australia said Thursday it will discuss a defense treaty with Papua New Guinea, boosting ties with a Pacific state that has been courted persistently by China. The historically close Pacific nations said in a joint statement they were committed to negotiating the treaty to deepen in-tegration of their forces and make it easier to offer security support.
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, dealing a major blow to China.
Australia and Papua New Guinea to begin negotiations on new defence treaty
Australia and PNG are to begin negotiations on a defence treaty in a move that could have major implications for national security and the Pacific's strategic landscape.
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Australia, New Zealand monitoring 3 Chinese warships off Australia
Australian officials said the ships were “off the east coast of Australia” and their presence there was unusual.
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The Australian and New Zealand militaries are monitoring 3 Chinese warships off Australia
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