Blinken says defence and maritime surveillance pact was signed by both countries ‘as equals and sovereign partners’. The United States has signed a defence and maritime surveillance agreement with Papua New Guinea during a visit by the top US diplomat as Washington aims to counter China’s influence in the Pacific region. “The defence cooperation was drafted by the United States …
The US Secretary of State will visit Port Moresby next week after President Joe Biden pulled out of the trip, Papua New Guinea's prime minister says. Key points: Mr Biden cancelled his expected visit to Port Moresby, where he was due to sign a security arrangement with PNG The United States embassy in Port Moresby would not say if leaked …
