An important milestone in the regional security cooperation is the formal emergence of the Pukpuk Defence Treaty, which is soon to be ratified by Papua New Guinea. The treaty obliges Australia and PNG to assist each other in the event of armed aggression. It thus strengthens existing defence ties and establishes a new alliance in the Pacific. According to Marape, the treaty represents... https://crafmin.com/png-approves-pukpuk-defence-treaty-with-australia/