Australian PM will leave Port Moresby without agreement, sparking a setback for Australia’s strategy to minimise China’s influence among Pacific nations
Anthony Albanese’s strategy of pushing back against China in the Pacific has been dealt another blow, with a major defence treaty with the Papua New Guinea delayed amid concerns about sovereignty.
A deal was expected with the former Australian colony this week, but the prime minister is set to leave Port Moresby without signing the so-called Pukpuk mutual defence treaty with his counterpart, James Marape on Wednesday.