CANBERRA, ACT, Oct. 6 -- The Prime Minister of Australia issued the following media release:
Australia and Papua New Guinea have elevated our relationship to an Alliance, with the signing of the Papua New Guinea - Australia Mutual Defence Treaty.
The Alliance will be Australia's first in more than 70 years, and Papua New Guinea's first with any country.
Signed today in Canberra by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and the Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea, Hon James Marape MP, the Treaty reflects a shared commitment to peace and stability in the Pacific.
It will enter into force upon completion of both countries' domestic treaty-making processes.
Building on our countries' deep strategic trust and respect, the Treaty contains mutual def...