Papua New Guinea’s Cabinet has reportedly approved the terms of a mutual defence treaty with Australia.

PNG approves defence pact with Australia

Papua New Guinea’s Cabinet has reportedly approved the terms of a mutual defence treaty with Australia, weeks after leaders from both countries were delayed from signing the document. 

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