Sovereignty fears delay Pacific-Australia security pacts
Australia is vying for the Pacific islands' cooperation to shore up its position as a first-choice security partner in the region, members of which are also being courted by China. – EPA pic, June 7, 2023.
AUSTRALIA’s bid to lock in security pacts with two Pacific neighbours and curb China’s growing regional clout has hit a stumbling block, with island leaders voicing sovereignty concerns. Papua New Guinea and Vanuatu leaders have raised issues with the proposed security agreements, which had appeared all but finalised, putting their approval in question.
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