Prime Ministers of Papua New Guinea and Australia Announce Defense Treaty
September 17, 2025
September 17, 2025
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea James Marape and Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese held a joint press conference in Port Moresby to announce an accord on a mutual defense treaty. The agreement, which was initiated by Papua New Guinea, would be Australia's first alliance in over 70 years.
Both leaders confirmed the text has been agreed upon, but the treaty must go through Cabinet and parliamentary processes in both nations before it can be . . .
Both leaders confirmed the text has been agreed upon, but the treaty must go through Cabinet and parliamentary processes in both nations before it can be . . .