The security agreement was committed to in January but PNG is not happy with the proposed wording and has raised concerns with Australia's defence minister.
abc.net.au/news/png-delays-bilateral-security-pact-australia-sovereignty-concern/102423298A proposed bilateral security treaty between Australia and Papua New Guinea has been delayed due to Port Moresby's fears the proposed wording encroached on the nation's sovereignty.
PNG Prime Minister James Marape revealed the sovereignty concerns in a press conference on Thursday, after confirming the delay earlier this week. There, Mr Marape said he apologised for the delay of the bilateral security treaty and conveyed his concerns about the wording of the agreement. Mr Marape and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese earlier this year had agreed to finish negotiations in April, for a signing in June.In a statement in January, the leaders said the proposed treaty would "enhance our security partnership, by providing a legally binding framework for security cooperation across our many areas of mutual interest and contribute to bilateral and regional security, trust and stability".
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