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Dominic Giannini

Europe should lift Pacific presence: envoy

Michael Pulch Europe NATO AUKUS Australia China Vladimir Putin Indo

Michael Pulch spoke of Europe having a greater economic and military presence in the Asia-Pacific. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

The outgoing European ambassador to Australia says the bloc needs to do more in the Indo-Pacific amid rising aggression from China.

Michael Pulch says while he wouldn't say Europe had neglected the region, further resources are being poured into strengthening relationships there.

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