Australia and PNG vow to defend each other in conflict | ABC NEWS
Australia and Papua New Guinea have agreed to a mutual defence pact, marking Australia’s first military alliance in over 70 years.
The Australian government views this as a strategic victory, strengthening its role as Papua New Guinea’s main defence partner and hindering China’s efforts to expand its influence in the region.
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