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Exclusive by PNG correspondent Natalie Whiting and foreign affairs reporter Stephen Dziedzic

Papua New Guinea Foreign Minister Justin Tkatchenko reveals plans for security agreement with Australia and potentially New Zealand

Papua New Guinea's new Foreign Minister Justin Tkatchenko has revealed his country is moving to negotiate a security treaty with Australia — and potentially New Zealand — in a move that could have far-reaching strategic implications for the region.

While Australia and Papua New Guinea have strong security links, the two countries have never signed a formal treaty.

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