On 12 December 2024, Australia achieved an arrangement with Papua New Guinea, according to which the latter “will join Australia’s national rugby league competition” in exchange for its obligation not to enter a security agreement with China, and reaffirmations of “its commitment to Australia as its major security partner.”
Australia will provide $384 million “over ten years to set up the team” which will be based in Port Moresby and set to start competing in 2028.
Efforts Category: Australia’s Aid and Soft Power Inducement of Papua New Guinea
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