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Despite grumblings in Beijing, Anthony Albanese and his Papua New Guinean counterpart James Marape have inked a landmark mutual defence pact that could see troops deployed to PNG if it is attacked.
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Australia and Papua New Guinea sign landmark alliance vowing to defend each other in conflict
Papua New Guinea and Australia have formally signed a landmark new "Pukpuk" defence treaty, elevating the bilateral relationship between the two countries to an alliance and agreeing they will "act to meet the common danger" if the other faces an armed attack.
As Indonesia champions Papua New Guinea’s bid to join ASEAN, Australia faces a strategic opportunity to deepen ties with its two most important neighbors. With both countries on Australia’s doorstep