The governments of Australia and Papua New Guinea have officially signed a mutual defence treaty aimed at strengthening security cooperation between the two neighbouring nations.
The agreement, signed during a high-level meeting in Port Moresby, outlines commitments to joint military training, intelligence sharing, and regional peacekeeping efforts.
Both leaders emphasized that the treaty will enhance their ability to respond to shared security challenges, including natural disasters, illegal fishing, and regional instability.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese described the deal as “a new chapter in our friendship and commitment to the Pacific family,” while Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister James Marape said the treaty reflects “trust and respect between our two sovereign nations.”