Australia and PNG to 'totally integrate' military in defence treaty, minister says | ABC NEWS

Описание: Australia is set to integrate its military with Papua New Guinea's defence forces in a high-level security agreement, PNG's Defence Minister Billy Joseph has told the ABC.
"Australian Defence Force (ADF) and PNG Defence Force (PNGDF) both working together closely, using the same equipment … fighting together, defending our sovereignties as an integrated force," Mr Joseph said.
The treaty will allow Australia to recruit soldiers from PNG and vice versa, as well as provide a pathway for Papua New Guineans to gain Australian citizenship by serving in the ADF, it is understood.

Original reporting by Marian Faa. Social version by Simon Greenfield for ABC News Digital.

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