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Australia, Papua New Guinea to sign ‘historic’ defense deal

The fresh defense agreement will be signed by Prime Ministers Anthony Albanese and James Marape on Wednesday in Port Moresby, part of celebrations to mark 50 years of Papua New Guinea’s independence from Australia
Australian media said the deal would enable Papua New Guinea nationals to serve in the Australian Defense Force with the same pay as other members and start a pathway to citizenship

By AFP · 15 September 2025