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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
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Rebecca Kuku in Port Moresby, Kate Lyons and Daniel Hurst

Australia and Papua New Guinea pledge new security pact saying interests are ‘intertwined’

Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese addresses the parliament of Papua New Guinea
Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese addresses the parliament of Papua New Guinea. Photograph: Office of the Prime Minister

Australia and Papua New Guinea have pledged to clinch a new security treaty within four months, declaring the deal will also tackle the threat of climate change.

The security interests of both countries are “intertwined” and the agreement would help protect their “independence, sovereignty and resilience”, according to a statement issued by the two parties on Thursday.

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