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US, Papua New Guinea to sign new defense cooperation accords

Al Mayadeen English   Source: Agencies    2023-05-18 17:47    0 Shares
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The new defense agreements between Papua New Guinea and the US allow US troops unrestricted access to ports and airports in the country.

A small boat travels past the stilt house village called Hanuabada, located in Port Moresby Harbour, Papua New Guinea, November 19, 2018. (Reueters)
A small boat travels past the stilt house village called Hanuabada, located in Port Moresby Harbour, Papua New Guinea, November 19, 2018. (Reueters)
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