The new deal cements Australia’s role in Papua New Guinea’s policing, judiciary and defense. Australia has pledged 200 million Australian dollars ($130 million) to support the initiatives ...

Australia and neighbouring Papua New Guinea (PNG) have signed a bilateral security agreement that will provide the Pacific state with more assistance for its police and support for its legal system.

Papua New Guinea has many friends but it counts Australia as "very close," Joseph said. Perched less than 200 kilometers from Australia's northernmost border, Papua New Guinea is the largest and ...