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flag Australia secures landmark security pacts with Indonesia and Pacific nations to boost regional stability and reduce reliance on authoritarian powers.

flag Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong declared that recent security and strategic agreements with Indonesia, Nauru, Tuvalu, and Papua New Guinea are "landmark" achievements that enhance regional stability in the Asia-Pacific. flag She said the deals, including a new security treaty with Indonesia, position Australia as a key architect of regional order, promoting cooperation and reducing dependence on authoritarian powers. flag The Indonesia agreement, modeled on a 1995 pact, includes a commitment to consult if either country faces a threat. flag Wong emphasized that these efforts, tailored to partner needs and based on Australia’s national power, mark a shift from past foreign policy. flag She warned that without active engagement by democracies, the region risks greater coercion and disinformation. flag Australia continues pursuing similar agreements with Fiji, Tonga, Vanuatu, and the Philippines. flag While U.S. leadership remains vital, Wong stressed the need for middle powers to uphold dialogue and shared norms amid ongoing geopolitical competition.

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