Australia, Papua New Guinea

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 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.
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, PNG open negotiations on defense treaty
CANBERRA -- Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles met with his Papua New Guinea (PNG) counterpart Billy Joseph in Brisbane on Thursday to open talks on a formal treaty-level defense agreement. In a statement released ahead of the meeting, Marles said he wanted to take Australia's relationship with PNG to the "next level."
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.
VIDEO: Australia begins defence treaty talks with PNG as Chinese ships sail in Tasman
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