Fiji, Oct. 26 -- Australia says it is already implementing its security agreements with Papua New Guinea, including the Pukpuk Mutual Defence Treaty, as the two countries strengthen their defence and regional security partnership.
Australian Minister for Pacific Island Affairs Pat Conroy said the agreements were being translated into practical action, including police training, support for the justice system and the recruitment of Papua New Guinean citizens into the Australian Defence Force (ADF).
Speaking in a radio interview with ABC after attending the PNG-Australia Ministerial Forum, Conroy said the relationship had reached an unprecedented level following the signing of the two countries' alliance last year.
"I completely agree," Co...