Australia, Fiji sign mutual defence pact to boost Pacific security

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Australia and Fiji have signed a new mutual defence pact, named the "Ocean of Peace" alliance, to enhance security in the South Pacific. The agreement, signed by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka in Suva, elevates Fiji to the status of one of Australia's few treaty allies. This alliance commits both nations to mutual defence, strengthening their ties. Australia's move comes as it increases diplomatic engagement in the region, following concerns raised by China's security pact with the Solomon Islands in 2022. This new pact is part of Australia's broader strategy to bolster relationships with Pacific island nations.

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Australia has secured new deals with Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, and Tuvalu.

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Australia has increased diplomatic efforts in the Pacific in response to China's security pact with the Solomon Islands.

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The alliance binds each nation to come to the other's mutual defence.

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Australia and Fiji signed a new defence alliance called the Ocean of Peace alliance.

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Australia signed a new defence alliance with Fiji on Monday, bolstering ties with its South Pacific island neighbour as it seeks to outmanoeuvre China in the region.The Ocean of Peace alliance elevates Fiji to one of Australia’s few treaty allies and binds each nation to come to the other’s “mutual defence”.China sent waves through the region in 2022 when it signed a secretive security pact with the Solomon Islands, stoking fears it could one day lead to a permanent military presence.Australia has greatly upped its diplomatic efforts in response, securing new deals with the likes of Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu and Tuvalu.Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese drinks kava next to Fiji’s Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka during a welcome ceremony in Suva on Monday. Photo: AAP/ReutersPrime Minister Anthony Albanese signed the pact with his Fijian counterpart Sitiveni Rabuka during a trip to capital Suva. Photos showed Albanese sipping Fiji’s traditional kava drink at a welcome ceremony before the alliance was signed.

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