Papua New Guinea celebrates 50 years of independence | ABC NEWS
00:00 A landmark defence deal that would see Australia obliged to defend Papua New Guinea should it come under military attack, could be signed off as soon at Wednesday.
Australia’s closes neighbour was celebrating 50 years of independence, as its leaders deliberate inking the new defence treaty.
02:18 With the signing date slipping, Marian Faa reports from Port Moresby on the chances the deal won’t get signed soon, and what that could mean for both countries.
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