Australia and Papua New Guinea must work together for a 'safer, more secure region' amid a 'decisive decade' for peace in the Indo-Pacific, Anthony Albanese has said in a speech in Port Moresby.
Mr Albanese on Thursday became the first foreign leader to address Papua New Guinea's Parliament, where he spoke of Australia's friendship with its nearest neighbour and noted"on the horizon, a world of opportunity awaits us".
Stream more on this story and all the latest news with Flash. 25+ news channels in 1 place. New to Flash? Try 1 month free. Offer ends 31 October, 2023 "As two big Pacific Ocean states, Australia and PNG must work as equals with our fellow Pacific states to build a stronger, safer, more secure region.
Minister for International Development and the Pacific Pat Conroy said while the detail is still being negotiated, it was about creating legal mechanisms to allow for greater cooperation. "It could include greater military cooperation in training. So, it's about putting in place the legal framework to allow greater cooperation.
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