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The US and Papua New Guinea sign a defence pact
In Washington's efforts to outflank China in the Pacific have resulted in a landmark security pact signed between the US and Papua New Guinea now the US military can develop and operate out of buses and bases in Papua New Guinea. With Papua New Guinea's agreement, the US will be able to station troops and vessels at six key ports and airports including Lombrum Naval Base on Manus Island and facilities in the capital Port of Moresby.
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