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ABC News
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Papua New Guinea correspondent Tim Swanston

PNG delays bilateral security pact with Australia over sovereignty concerns

PNG Prime Minister James Marape and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. (ABC News)

A proposed bilateral security treaty between Australia and Papua New Guinea has been delayed due to Port Moresby's fears the proposed wording encroached on the nation's sovereignty.

The security agreement was committed to in January, as both countries move to expand their defence and military cooperation. 

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