Other Pacific countries could follow Tuvalu's lead and sign security agreements with Australia, with Foreign Minister Penny Wong saying the offer is open.
Australia has left the door open for other Pacific nations to sign up to security agreements following a bipartisan deal with Tuvalu , Foreign Minister Penny Wong said. Under the agreement, Tuvalu residents facing displacement from climate change will be able to resettle in Australia. Australia will take in 280 people each year, with the Pacific nation having a population of about 11,000 people.
"This is a giant leap forward in our joint mission to assure security, prosperity and stability in the region." Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles denied the agreement would anger China and described it as a watershed moment. Marles said the deal would be received well by other countries, despite China having ambitions in the region.
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