Pacific security axis grows as New Zealand eyes Australia-Fiji defence pact
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New Zealand has expressed interest in joining the Ocean of Peace Alliance, a defence pact recently signed between Australia and Fiji that commits both nations to mutual defence. The pact, signed on July 6, has been welcomed by New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, who signaled Wellington's interest in participating. Analysts warn that the alliance may neglect the concerns of smaller Pacific states.
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Binds Canberra and Suva to come to each other’s defence if attacked
The pact is named the Ocean of Peace Alliance.
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Analysts warn that smaller states' concerns are likely to go unaddressed.
Opinion- Binds Canberra and Suva to come to each other’s defence if attacked
- Aims to create a broader hard security alliance
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Loaded language removedNew Zealand’s interest in joining a newly signed defence pact between Australia and Fiji may mark the start of a broader hard security alliance covering the South Pacific, but analysts warn smaller states’ concerns are likely to go unaddressed. The Ocean of Peace Alliance, signed by Australia and Fiji on July 6, binds Canberra and Suva to come to each other’s defence if attacked.
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Analysts warn that smaller states' concerns are likely to go unaddressed.
OpinionThe pact may mark the start of a broader hard security alliance in the South Pacific.
PredictionNew Zealand has expressed interest in joining a defence pact between Australia and Fiji.
South China Morning PostThe pact is named the Ocean of Peace Alliance.
South China Morning PostThe pact was signed on July 6.
South China Morning PostThe pact binds Australia and Fiji to mutual defence if attacked.
South China Morning PostNew Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon welcomed the pact.
South China Morning Post