New Zealand and PNG sign defence cooperation agreement

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New Zealand and PNG sign defence cooperation agreement

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New Zealand and Papua New Guinea have signed a defense cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening security ties in the Pacific amid intensifying strategic competition, particularly with China's growing influence in the region.

WELLINGTON, July 23 - New Zealand and Papua New Guinea signed a defence cooperation agreement late on Wednesday, as Wellington seeks to deepen security ties in the Pacific amid growing strategic competition and China's expanding influence.

World Security Politics New Zealand Papua New Guinea defense cooperation Pacific security China influence

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