1. Australia and Papua New Guinea have signed a historic pact known as the "Pukpuk Treaty," which allows for mutual defense in case of attack, marking Australia's first such agreement in over 70 years.
2. The treaty opens the possibility for up to 10,000 Papua New Guineans to serve in the Australian Defence Force.
3. The agreement is seen as a countermeasure to China's growing influence in the South Pacific region, but both leaders have emphasized that it is not aimed at creating enemies, rather rooted in shared history and geography.
2. The treaty opens the possibility for up to 10,000 Papua New Guineans to serve in the Australian Defence Force.
3. The agreement is seen as a countermeasure to China's growing influence in the South Pacific region, but both leaders have emphasized that it is not aimed at creating enemies, rather rooted in shared history and geography.
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Australia and Papua New Guinea signed the Pukpuk Treaty, a mutual defense pact, marking 70 years since Australia's last such agreement. The treaty allows up to 10,000 Papua New Guineans to serve in the Australian Defense Force. This move is seen as a countermeasure against China's growing
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251006_22/#summary
Date: Oct. 6, 2025
Notes: 2025-10-06
Created: 2025/10/07 04:10
Updated: 2025/12/08 01:05
Last Read: 2025/10/07 07:24