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Dominic Giannini

Australia, PNG on track to ink security deal

Defence Minister Richard Marles has lauded PNG as an important neighbour and security partner. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Australia and Papua New Guinea are on track to increase defence co-operation and sign a new security agreement by April.

Defence Minister Richard Marles lauded PNG as an important neighbour and security partner after an informal dinner between ministers on Thursday night.

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