Australian and Papua New Guinean ministers are gathering in Port Moresby on Tuesday, 20 October, for a forum focused on security and economic cooperation.
An Australian government announcement says discussions are expected to cover defence, telecommunications and critical infrastructure. The meeting is alongside a business dialogue on trade and investment.
Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles and Foreign Minister Penny Wong are among Australia's delegates. The government says this is the first such forum since the Pukpuk Treaty entered into force in July.
The announcement describes the agenda, not final decisions. Any outcomes will need a later confirmation.
Source: Australian Foreign Minister, joint release, 20 October.
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