Australia and Fiji agree Vuvale Union security treaty
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Updated · Bloomberg · May 6
Australia and Fiji agree Vuvale Union security treaty
8 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · May 6
Foreign Minister Penny Wong said in Suva the pact, due to be signed Wednesday, expands a 2019 partnership between the two countries.
The Vuvale Union will cover security, economic cooperation and people-to-people ties, deepening bilateral links as Canberra seeks to reinforce its Pacific role.
The agreement comes amid concern in Australia over China’s growing efforts to expand its presence and influence across Pacific island nations.
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