US and Papua New Guinea to sign security pact amidst China competition.
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The United States and Papua New Guinea have signed a defence and maritime surveillance agreement, making it easier for the forces of both countries to train together. The US is seeking to deter Pacific island nations from forming security ties with China, a rising concern amid tensions over Taiwan. The agreement will expand PNG defence capabilities to enhance humanitarian assistance and disaster response, and make it easy for United States and PNG forces to train together. India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi had earlier pledged support for the Pacific Islands at a summit in the capital Port Moresby.
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