Source: US News & World Report
“The Papua New Guinea cabinet has approved a defence treaty with Australia, Prime Minister James Marape said on Thursday, as Canberra seeks to block China from expanding its security presence in the Pacific. Under the Pukpuk defence treaty, Australia and Papua are obliged to come to each other’s aid if attacked. … The treaty would also allow as many as 10,000 Papua New Guineans to serve with the Australian Defence Force, under dual arrangements, the statement said. The landmark treaty still requires ratification from both nations’ parliaments.” (10/02/25)