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Australia and Fiji sign mutual defense pact to boost Pacific security

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Australia and Fiji have formalized a mutual defense pact, elevating Fiji to the status of one of Australia's treaty allies. This agreement aims to enhance security in the Pacific region and is seen as a strategic move by Australia to counter China's growing influence, particularly following China's security deal with the Solomon Islands in 2022. The pact was signed by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka in Suva. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse ·

    Australia, Fiji sign mutual defence pact to boost Pacific security

    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…

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