No deal: Albanese leaves empty-handed after PNG delays defence pact
- Author
- SBS Audio
- Published
- Wed 17 Sep 2025
- Episode Link
- https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/no-deal-albanese-leaves-empty-handed-after-png-delays-defence-pact/ybdmue64f
The Prime Minister is leaving Papua New Guinea empty-handed after a landmark security agreement wasn't signed in the final hours. The delayed deal comes less than two weeks after a similar defence with Vanuatu was delayed over concerns it will affect their other relationships.
