Papua New Guinea Says It Will Not Host Foreign Military Bases
Prime Minister James Marape stated that Papua New Guinea will not permit foreign military bases on its territory. The announcement comes as Australia increases its naval activity at a port in the country.
insidermonkey.comPapua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape told AFP that the country will not allow foreign military bases. Marape made the statement as Australia expands its operations at a naval port in Papua New Guinea.
The port has been described as strategically important for monitoring maritime routes in the South Pacific. Australia has increased its presence at the facility in recent months. Marape did not name any specific countries in his remarks to AFP.
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