Australia-PNG defence treaty hits cabinet roadblock | 7NEWS
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has travelled to Port Moresby to celebrate Papua New Guinea’s 50 years of independence and sign a historic defence treaty called the Puk Puk Treaty. The critical military agreement, which would see Australia defend PNG if attacked and allow citizens to serve in each other’s defence forces, has hit a roadblock due to Papua New Guinea’s cabinet lacking quorum to approve the deal. Despite the delay, Albanese remains confident the treaty will be signed, though PNG opposition and military figures have raised concerns about potential involvement in conflicts with China. Credit to : 7NEWS Australia