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Australia and Papua New Guinea sign a defense treaty, formally granting Australia access to Papuan military

Australia–Papua New Guinea relations — Australia and Papua New Guinea sign a defense treaty, formally granting Australia access to Papuan military facilities and requiring mutual defense in case of aggression. [https://

Published October 6, 2025· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

Context: Australia–Papua New Guinea relations.

Australia and Papua New Guinea sign a defense treaty, formally granting Australia access to Papuan military facilities and requiring mutual defense in case of aggression. [https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp9824r3p31o (BBC News)] [https://apnews.com/article/australia-papua-new-guinea-defense-treaty-china-cb6d0c8b822673b02d2a20f6e560adab (AP)]

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