The Pukpuk Treaty is due to be signed soon by PNG Prime Minister James Marape and Australia’s PM Anthony Albanese.

Papua New Guinea (PNG) has approved a mutual defence treaty with Australia in a major step forward for the landmark security deal.

Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister James Marape announced in a statement on Thursday that his government cabinet had given its approval of the deal, and praised the “elevated” ties with Australia.

“This reflects the depth of trust, history, and

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