Australia and Fiji have signed a landmark mutual defence pact to counteract any “common danger” in the region.
The deal is similar to the one struck in October last year with the other larger Pacific nation Papua New Guinea. Australia maintains mutual defence pacts with only New Zealand, the United States, and now the two Pacific nations.
Other Pacific countries will also be welcomed to join the newly signed Ocean of Peace Alliance and Vuvale Union.
According to Article 5, as reported in media, “In the event of a security-related development that threatens the sovereignty, peace or stability of a Party [country], the Parties shall consult at the request of any Party and consider whether any measures should be taken in relation to the threat.”…
Australia, Pacific Nation Sign New Defence Deal, Pledge to Face ‘Common Danger’ Together
