PNG prepares to sign Defence Cooperation Agreement with US as it finalises security treaty with Australia.

Summary

Natalie Whiting writing for ABC News, makes the following points:

• The US and PNG already have a Status of Forces Agreement and a "shipriders agreement" allowing PNG defence personnel to travel on US coastguard and some naval vessels.
• The United States, Australia and Papua New Guinea are redeveloping Lombrum naval base, Manus Island.
• PNG has a Status of Forces Agreement with France, allowing training and exercises in PNG and New Caledonia.
• PNG intends to ratify a Defence Cooperation Agreement with Indonesia this year.

References

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• PNG COLLECTION | The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
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References from the Web:

• SEP 2022 A Framework for U.S. Engagement with Papua New Guinea-United states Institute for Peace
• JAN 2023 Australia and Papua New Guinea to further defence treaty during Anthony Albanese's visit to Port Moresby-ABC News

Source Information: 

• Article Source: ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
• Media Check:   ABC News Australia - Media Bias/Fact Check (mediabiasfactcheck.com)
• RAAF RUNWAY: RATIONALE, GUIDELINES, LEARNING OUTCOMES, ETC