Pukpuk Treaty
A mutual defence treaty between Australia and Papua New Guinea is being hailed as a major military win for both nations despite a false start in its signing.
Papua New Guinea's cabinet has approved a landmark defence treaty with Australia, clearing the way for the agreement to be signed as early as next week.
The federal opposition has attacked the Prime Minister for leaving Papua New Guinea on Wednesday without signing a long-awaited defence treaty, branding it a "serious foreign policy embarrassment".
Australia is ready to sign a landmark defence pact with Papua New Guinea if its cabinet can raise a quorum, after ministers dispersed to their electorates to celebrate 50 years of independence.
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